Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Angela.Hutton@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nienetworks.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
T321 Ballylumford 110kV GIS Substation Switchboard
Reference number
T321
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31214000 - Switchgear
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks intends to undertake a procurement process for the design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing, commissioning and demolition of the following substation and cable works (the Works) associated with the new Ballylumford 110 kV GIS substation.
The Works will include:
• Enabling works, including diversion of HV cables.
• Installation of new 110 kV GIS.
• 110 kV cable circuits between new GIS and existing circuit connections.
• Associated Substations HV, P&C, Communications, Civil & Structural and HV Cables works
• Construction of a new switch house and auxiliary building.
• Demolition of existing switch house
• Remote end protection & control works
NIE Networks is willing, subject to the terms of the procurement documents, to consider both SF6 and non SF6 solutions and shortlisted bidders will be permitted to submit a tender for one or both solution(s). The estimated contract value noted below represents the estimated potential contract value based on purchase of a SF6 solution. The above description of the requirements applies to both solutions, the only element that is different is the medium/gas used in the switchgear.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £15,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 31214500 - Electric switchboards
- 31214510 - Distribution switchboards
- 31321300 - High-voltage cable
- 32541000 - Switchboard equipment
- 45232220 - Substation construction work
- 45314120 - Installation of switchboards
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
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
NIE Networks intends to undertake a procurement process for design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing, commissioning and demolition of the following substation and cable works (the Works) associated with the new Ballylumford 110 kV GIS substation.
The Works will include:
• Enabling works, including diversion of HV cables
• Installation of new 110 kV GIS
• 110 kV cable circuits between new GIS and existing circuit connections
• Associated Substations HV, P&C, Communications, Civil & Structural and HV Cables works.
• Construction of a new switch house and auxiliary building.
• Demolition of existing switch house
• Remote end protection & control works
NIE Networks is willing, subject to the terms of the procurement documents, to consider both SF6 and non SF6 solutions and shortlisted bidders will be permitted to submit a tender for one or both solution(s). The estimated contract value noted above represents the estimated potential value based on purchase of a SF6 solution. The above description of the requirements applies to both solutions, the only element that is different is the medium/gas used in the switchgear.
It is currently anticipated that any contract awarded will commence in August 2022 and will be for the duration of the project (currently estimated at circa 3 years).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 November 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR BALLYLUMFORD 110Kv GIS SUBSTATION SWITCHBOARD
NIE Networks' procurement event will run using vendors with valid registration on the Achilles Utilities Vendor Data Base (UVDB) using the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition (using a Qualification System Notice).
Interested parties who are not currently subscribed on Achilles can apply to do so via the link to the website https://www.achilles.com/. Once you’ve subscribed, Achilles will send you an online questionnaire to complete. This varies according to the industry and region you operate in. You can expect to be asked for details about your:
o Products and services
o Health and safety management
o Environmental compliance policies
o Quality management
o Supply chain management
o Carbon management
o Corporate social responsibility
o Insurances
o Financial accounts
o Legal compliance
As it is a comprehensive process, interested parties wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete this in advance, to ensure they are fully registered by 19th November 2021. In considering whether to make such an application, interested parties should note the following:
The following criteria will be used to select vendors for 'Additional Questions' to be issued on 19th November 2021 and selection for the Invitation to Tender:
NIE Networks' procurement event will run using vendors with valid registration on the Achilles Utilities Vendor Data Base (UVDB) using negotiated procedure with prior call for competition ( using a Qualification System Notice) UVDB Product & Services for the following category:
3.12.4 -Switchgear - Indoor (100kV to 199kV)
In order to participate in the procurement process, interested parties will need to satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- The lead applicant (and contracting party, if successful) will need to be an Original Equipment manufacturer (OEM) or Supplier 110kV GIS Switchgear who have demonstrated extensive experience in the design and construction of HV GIS Substations.
Additionally, NIE Networks will be using the following Audits and Assessments filters as minimum selection criteria on UVDB to further qualify and select vendors to complete the ‘Additional Questions’ to be issued on 19th November 2021.
1)Northern Ireland - the region NIE Networks would like the products or services to be supplied to;
2)Documented Health and Safety Management System;
3)If HSS has been assured by a third party, is the awarding body externally accredited? Yes
4)Documented Environmental Management System
5)If EMS has been assured by a third party, is the awarding body externally accredited? Yes
6)Documented Quality Management System (QMS)
7)If QMS has been assured by a third party, is the awarding body externally accredited? Yes
8)Minimum Turnover > £30,000,000 GBP
9)Verify audit. NIE Networks require a valid up to date audit.