- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Sale of Scrap from Distribution Substations
- Lot 2 - Sale of Scrap High Voltage Switchgear and Power Transformers (throughout Northern Ireland)
- Lot 3 - Sale of Scrap Distribution Transformers and Miscellaneous Plant Workshop Silverwood
- Lot 4 - Sale of Scrap Cables & Steelwork from NIE Networks Store Locations
Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Anna.McWhirter@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted electronically via
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Utility
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
S1196 (2022) Sale of Scrap Metal
Reference number
S1196 (2022)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks are invited tender submissions across for sale of scrap metal across 4 lots:
• Lot 1 - Sale of Scrap from Distribution Substations
• Lot 2 - Sale of Scrap High Voltage Switchgear and Power Transformers (throughout Northern Ireland)
• Lot 3 - Sale of Scrap Distribution Transformers and Miscellaneous Plant Workshop Silverwood
• Lot 4 - Sale of Scrap Cables & Steelwork from NIE Networks Store Locations
The contract duration shall be for 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This concession is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Sale of Scrap from Distribution Substations
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This will include Switchgear which will be required to be recovered from the following types of location:
o 11kV brick built substations – Mainly in greater Belfast
o 11kV Metal clad Maxi and Mini kiosks – Mainly in greater Belfast
o 11kV Loughrin Fence Substations
o 33/11/6.6kV Loughrin Fence ground mounted open bushing Substations
o 33/11/6.6kV equipment recovered from the system at Primary open terminal substations operating up to 110kV
o 33/11/6.6kV Switchboards
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Sale of Scrap High Voltage Switchgear and Power Transformers (throughout Northern Ireland)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This will include Tranmission/Primary Transformers, switchboards, circuit breakers up to 110kV and 275kV to include:
o 2MVA Transformer
o 3MVA Transformer
o 5MVA Transformer
o 12/24MVA Transformer
o 45MVA Transformer
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Sale of Scrap Distribution Transformers and Miscellaneous Plant Workshop Silverwood
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This will include disposal of various redundant plant, from pole mounted transformers, ground mounted transformers, RMU, circuit breakers, cabinets, package substations, oil drums and miscellaneous scrap metal from NIE Networks Plant Workshop (PWS) based in Silverwood. (Location address: Unit 2B Silverwood Business Park, Eastway, Lurgan, BT66 6LN)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Sale of Scrap Cables & Steelwork from NIE Networks Store Locations
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 will include:
o Cable skips from NIE Networks Ballymena Depot
o Meters collected from NIE Networks Ballymena Depot
o Batteries collected from various NIE Networks Depots
o Skips left at NIE Networks store locations for collection of steelwork and conductor
o Skips left at work sites for collection of steelwork and/or cables as required throughout Northern Ireland
o Lockable skips left at NIE Networks contractor locations for cable collections
The types of material to be uplifted shall include underground cables, overhead conductors, and galvanised steelwork. All skips relating to copper and Contractor cable skips must be lockable.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the 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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions, indication of information and documentation required
Mandatory:
• Hold a valid Waste Carriers Licence
• Hold a valid Waste Management Licence
Desirable
• Hold a valid Weight Bridge Certificate – whilst it is not mandatory to hold your own certificate, Contractors must demonstrate their process for weighing material as part of tender response.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for submission of applications or receipt of tenders
Date
18 October 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
Country
United Kingdom