Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
GNI (UK) Limited
Scotland
Kirkcudbright
DG64TR
Contact
Tender Admin
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKM - Scotland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
22/012 - GNI (UK) Brighouse Bay Compressor Station, LV Switchgear Replacement
Reference number
22/012
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31214000 - Switchgear
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
GNI (UK) Brighouse Bay Compressor Station, LV Switchgear Replacement
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: 555,018 EUR
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
GNI UK Ltd acting as reasonable and prudent gas transporter are committed to operating a safe, reliable and
sustainability transmission and distribution network.
GNI UK own and operate the high pressure natural gas South West Scotland Onshore System (SWSOS) which
connects the upstream Great Britain (GB) National Transmission System (NTS) to the Republic of Ireland (RoI),
Northern Ireland (NI) and Isle of Man systems via subsea interconnector pipelines.
Brighouse Bay Compressor Station (BBCS) is a critical node located on the SWSOS consisting of six (6)
gas turbine compressor units which ensure safe and secure onward transportation of natural gas to the RoI
transmission system and Isle of Man offtake.
Brighouse Bay electrical demand is served by two (2) 11kV / 400V transformer substations, two (2) low voltage
(LV) electrical switchroom / motor control centres (MCC1 and MCC2) and one standby diesel generator.
MCC1 is in operation since the station was first commissioned in 1993. MCC1 electrical assets consist of one
(1) main distribution switchgear panel, three (3) motor control centres panels (MCC A, B, C), one (1) large
general services and lighting distribution panel and one (1) power factor correction panel. The main distribution
panel also incorporates transformer protection and standby generator controls.
MCC1 serves as the primary power distribution hub for the Brighouse admin and control building, utility
and services building, workshops, compressor halls and is critical for the reliable operation and continuous
availability of three (3) turbine compressor units (Units A, B, C).
GNI UK commissioned a site wide review of the Brighouse electrical installation in 2018. Findings from the
study show MCC1 electrical equipment has reached end of useful life with some functional units now obsolete.
The study also highlights constraints associated with operability and functionality of the current switchgear
arrangement, circuity configuration, means of isolation, and working area / operational access.
The study recommends to replace and upgrade all MCC1 equipment and install a new temporary transportable
generator inlet connection / changeover panel.
GNI UK now wish to procure the replacement of all associated MCC1 switchgear as detailed in the BBCS
switchgear specification (Ref. 18074-20-SP-0001)
The specification covers the design, manufacture, factory acceptance testing, storage, handling, delivery, site
re-assembly, verification testing and pre-commissioning of LV power switchgear and control gear.
Equipment to be supplied includes one (1) main distribution switchgear panel, three (3) motor control centre
panels (MCC), one (1) general service distribution board, one (1) power factor correction panel, and one (1)
transportable generator inlet / changeover panel.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Fundamental to the successful delivery of goods or services is the economic operators ability to demonstrate
the switchgear solution offered can be manufactured, delivered, reassembled and installed in accordance
with BBCS switchgear specification (Ref. 18074-20-SP-0001) without the need to alter the basis of design,
specification, extend or substantially reconstruct the existing building.
Optimised design footprint and orientation for all switchgear assemblies is essential for installation, retermination
of existing cables, future operation and maintenance due to the limited working area available.
MCC1 supplies power to critical turbine compressor machinery which cannot be fully isolated for the duration of
work therefore the switchgear offered must be designed and manufactured to allow for the equipment to be
reassembled and installed in sequence over a phased construction period.
Having conducted initial market consultation with a number of OEMs and licenced switchgear manufacturers
followed by three (3) competitive procurement procedures between 2020 - 2022, Eaton Electrical Systems
Limited Ireland have emerged as the only economic operator who have demonstrated capability to meet the
requirements of the BBCS switchgear specification in full.
Previous tender submissions and clarifications received from other tenderers failed to demonstrate or guarantee
compliance with GNI UK requirements.
All previous tenderers could not provide an optimised switchgear geometry tailored for site installation as per the
layouts and orientation detailed in the specification.
Some tender submissions did not offer withdrawable switchgear. Some tender submissions did not comply in full
with internal arc fault criteria as specified.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-013474
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
22/012 - BBCS LV Switchgear Replacement
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eaton Electrical Systems Limited
Dublin 4, Ireland
Dublin 4
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE - Ireland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: 555,018 EUR
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Telephone
+35 318886000
Country
Ireland