Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Contact
Ruadhrai O'Kane
Ruadhrai.OKane@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
C001 (2024) Supply of General Cables
Reference number
C001 (2024)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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 of General Cables across separate lots. Each Framework Agreement 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 Contracting Entity estimates that the total spend under the Framework, based on current requirements, is anticipated to be between £134 million and £175 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: £175,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - PVC PVC SWA PVC wiring cables
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of PVC PVC SWA PVC auxiliary multicore wiring cables as fully defined within NIE Networks Specification 202-07.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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 - Single core cables and conductors
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of single core cables and conductors as fully defined within NIE Networks Specification 202-06.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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 3 - Multicore cables
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of auxiliary multicore cables and conductors as fully defined within NIE Networks Specification 202-07.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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 4 - Multipair cables
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of auxiliary multipair cables as fully defined within NIE Networks Specification 202-05.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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 5 – Belden type multipair cables
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of Belden type multipair cables as fully defined within NIE Networks Specification 202-16.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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 6a - Low voltage service cables
Lot No
6a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of low voltages service cables as fully defined within NIE Networks Specifications 202-11a and 202-11b
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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 6b – Low voltage mains cables
Lot No
6b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of low voltages mains cables as fully defined within NIE Networks Specifications 202-11a and 202-11b
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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 7 - High voltage cables
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
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
The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of 6.6/11 kV and 33 kV single core and 6.6/11 kV triplex type cables as fully defined within NIE Networks Specification 202-09 and 202-10.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each Framework Agreement 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: 2021/S 000-000005
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - PVC PVC SWA PVC wiring cables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
ul. Cegielskiego 1 32-400 Myslenice Poland
Myslenice
Country
Poland
NUTS code
- PL - Poland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tratos (UK) Ltd
Randles Road – Knowsley Business Park, L34 9HX, Knowsley, UK
Knowsley
L34 9HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Single core cables and conductors
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
ul. Cegielskiego 1 32-400 Myslenice Poland
Myslenice
Country
Poland
NUTS code
- PL - Poland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tratos (UK) Ltd
Randles Road – Knowsley Business Park, L34 9HX, Knowsley, UK
Knowsley
L34 9HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Multicore cables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
ul. Cegielskiego 1 32-400 Myslenice Poland
Myslenice
Country
Poland
NUTS code
- PL - Poland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tratos (UK) Ltd
Randles Road – Knowsley Business Park, L34 9HX, Knowsley, UK
Knowsley
L34 9HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Multipair cables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tele-Fonika Kable S.A.
ul. Cegielskiego 1 32-400 Myslenice Poland
Myslenice
Country
Poland
NUTS code
- PL - Poland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tratos (UK) Ltd
Randles Road – Knowsley Business Park, L34 9HX, Knowsley, UK
Knowsley
L34 9HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 - Belden type cables
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
6a
Title
Lot 6a - Low voltage service cables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NKT Denmark A/S
Toftegaardsvej 25, 4550 Asnaes, Denmark
Asnaes
Country
Denmark
NUTS code
- DK - Denmark
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tratos (UK) Ltd
Randles Road – Knowsley Business Park, L34 9HX, Knowsley, UK
Knowsley
L34 9HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
6b
Title
Lot 6b - Low voltage mains cables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd
Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU
Eastleigh
SO50 6YU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metal Agencies Limited
7 Savoy Court, London, WC2R 0EX
London
WC2R 0EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C001 (2024)
Lot No
7
Title
Lot 7 - High voltage cables
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd
Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU
Eastleigh
SO50 6YU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metal Agencies Limited
7 Savoy Court, London, WC2R 0EX
London
WC2R 0EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
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