Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Contact
Aaron Fulton
Aaron.Fulton@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
C410a (2025) Supply and Installation of Low Voltage Monitors
Reference number
C410a (2025)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The contracting entity intends to establish a framework arrangement under which it shall appoint economic operators to enter into separate framework agreements for the Supply and Installation of Low Voltage Monitors in two (2) Lots:
Lot 1: Supply and installation of Low Voltage Monitors for pole mounted secondary substations; and
Lot 2: Supply and installation of Low Voltage Monitors for ground mounted secondary substations.
Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
The total value of the framework agreement is estimated at between £11.79 million and £16.10 million.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £16,100,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Supply and Installation of Pole Mounted Low Voltage Monitors
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Supply and installation of Low Voltage Monitors for pole mounted secondary substations.
This Lot involves the supply and delivery of multifunctional Low Voltage (LV) Monitors for retrofit installation in pole-mounted secondary substations. The monitors and associated data platforms will support Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks in addressing network constraints, optimising investments, and facilitating the rollout of Low Carbon Technologies (LCT).
The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 65%
Cost criterion - Name: Legal / Weighting: 5%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Supply and Installation of Ground Mounted Low Voltage Monitors
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 : Supply and installation of Low Voltage Monitors for ground mounted secondary substations.
This Lot involves the supply and delivery of multi functional Low Voltage (LV) Monitors for retrofit installation in ground-mounted secondary substations. The monitors and associated data platforms will support Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks in addressing network constraints, optimising investments, and facilitating the rollout of Low Carbon Technologies (LCT).
The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years."
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 65%
Cost criterion - Name: Legal / Weighting: 5%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2025/S 000-006005
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C410a (2025)
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Supply and Installation of Pole Mounted Low Voltage Monitors
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENEIDA, Grid Intelligence S.A.
Rua Alexandre Herculano, nº. 21 B 3000-019 Coimbra Portugal
Coimbra
3000-019
Country
Portugal
NUTS code
- PT - Portugal
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,706,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C410a (2025)
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Supply and Installation of Ground Mounted Low Voltage Monitors
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENEIDA GRID INTELLIGENCE S.A.
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 21B Coimbra Coimbra 3000-019 Portugal
Coimbra
3000-019
Country
Portugal
NUTS code
- PT - Portugal
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EA TECHNOLOGY LTD
Capenhurst Technology Park, Capenhurst, Chester, Chester, CH1 6ES, United Kingdom
Chester
CH1 6ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,263,900
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court Of Justice In Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
Country
United Kingdom