Scope
Description
NIE Networks wishes to establish a Framework Agreement and appoint supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of submersible group water sumps pumps complete with control panels and compliant with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for use in High Voltage switch house basements.
In addition to these will be the need for oil separator units capable of class 1 discharge standard as per BS EN 858 with submersible sump pump complete with control panels compliant with SCADA. These are to be used in transformer and generator oil containment systems.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,098,016 excluding VAT
- £2,517,619 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2030
- Possible extension to 31 October 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
The Framework Agreement period is five years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further three years.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Framework Agreement period is five years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further three years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 43134100 - Submersible pumps
- 42120000 - Pumps and compressors
- 31681200 - Electric pumps
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 42122100 - Pumps for liquids
- 42122130 - Water pumps
- 45252210 - Water purification plant construction work
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Lot 1. Submersible Ground Water Sump Pumps
Description
Supplied submersible ground water sump pumps must meet with the specification document 211-022 Appendix F - Technical Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,098,016 excluding VAT
- £2,517,619 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Submersible Ground Water Sump Pump with Oil Separating (Class 1)
Description
Supplied oil separating class 1 submersible ground water sump pumps must meet with the specification document 211-022 Appendix F - Technical Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,098,016 excluding VAT
- £2,517,619 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project C396 (2025) SUPPLY OF SUMP PUMPS
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
4 July 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2032
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project C396 (2025) SUPPLY OF SUMP PUMPS |
Price | 70% |
| Quality | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project C396 (2025) SUPPLY OF SUMP PUMPS |
Quality | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project C396 (2025) SUPPLY OF SUMP PUMPS
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
- Companies House: NI026041
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
United Kingdom
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland