Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
stephen.oneill@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Pole Mounted Transformers
Reference number
C154
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Award of Supply of Pole Mounted Transformers
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 at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Lot 1: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of outdoor single phase and three phase pole mounted transformers in the range 16kVA to 500kVA for continuous service at 50Hz to NIE Networks Ballymena and Craigavon locations.
These transformers shall be suitable for use on NIE distribution network with highest equipment voltage of 7.2kV, 12kV or 36kV.
Lot 2: The manufacture, testing and delivery of three phase double wound ground mounted distribution transformers in the range 315kVA to 1250kVA to NIE Networks Ballymena and Craigavon locations.
The transformers shall be oil-immersed, naturally cooled (type ONAN) and suitable in all respects for indoor or outdoor service at highest equipment voltage of 7.2kV, 12kV or 36kV.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
60
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2018/S 241-551681
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C154
Title
Supply of Pole Mounted Transformers
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
26 November 2018
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Kyte Powertech
Dublin Road
Cavan
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE0 - Ireland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £14,350,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks limited
120 Malone Road
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Court of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 1: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of outdoor single phase and three phase pole mounted transformers in the range 16kVA to 500kVA for continuous service at 50Hz to NIE Networks Ballymena and Craigavon locations.
These transformers shall be suitable for use on NIE distribution network with highest equipment voltage of 7.2kV, 12kV or 36kV.
Lot 2: The manufacture, testing and delivery of three phase double wound ground mounted distribution transformers in the range 315kVA to 1250kVA to NIE Networks Ballymena and Craigavon locations.
The transformers shall be oil-immersed, naturally cooled (type ONAN) and suitable in all respects for indoor or outdoor service at highest equipment voltage of 7.2kV, 12kV or 36kV.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
60
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£1,435,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Kyte Powertech
Dublin Road
Cavan
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE0 - Ireland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Increasing the value of the Supply of 11kV & 33kV Pole and Ground Mount Transformers, to £22.7m, across both lots, to provide for continued supplies until the on-going renewal procurement process is concluded.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
In order to maintain operations in respect of the Supply of Pole and Ground Mounted Transformers, there is a need to purchase additional units from the current supplier until the end of the original award, until the on-going renewal procurement process is concluded.
Global supply issues added to increases in metal raw material costs, combined with an increased demand than that within the original tender award has led to the need to increase the original award value.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £14,350,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £22,700,000