Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Emma.Rodgers@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
Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement
Reference number
S1133 (2024)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The S1133 (2024) contract will facilitate NIE Networks' internal work requirements associated with the provision of Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement. This contract comprised of 3 Lots. Potential suppliers had the opportunity to submit bids for each of the Lots.
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: £66,200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Cable Jointing Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
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
• Cable Jointing Services (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) associated with:
a) Provision of New Customer Connections
b) Fault and Emergency Response (including provision of resources on a standby rota)
c) Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works
• Installation of steel work and cleating for supporting cables
• Working at Heights (involving competent utilisation of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, scaffold/platforms and ladders)
• Working in cable basements, cable culverts or other restricted work spaces
• Recording of NIE Networks Asset Information
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
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- Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31311000 - Mains connections
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 Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas:-
• Turnkey approach to replacement of identified iron-clad and Bakelite compound filled service cut-outs
• Liaise with NIE Networks Contract Manager to ascertain work locations
• Manage all customer information in line with latest Data Protection Legislation
• Customer management including agreeing work programme at each customer property
• Job planning including creating a Field File detailing the agreed works to be carried out at each property for all complex changes
• The materials used for the delivery of this contract shall be via free issue from NIE Networks' local store against allocated Internal Order No. (Only NIE Networks' approved materials can be used, in line with LV Jointing Manual).
• Carry out all required civil work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Refit meter, reterminate tails and if necessary replace meter tails
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement in public property in line with relevant Street Works legislation
• Carry out all building work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all electrical work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all cable jointing activities on Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) and Plastic design cables as agreed at each customer property. These works must comply with the relevant sections of NIE Networks LV jointing Manual including working 'Live'.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience to report defects on the network and be able to make the correct decisions on how each situation is managed to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Develop and update database to provide traceability for all work locations
• Photographic evidence of the asset before, during and after works completed, with a hyperlink to the database
• Report back to NIE Networks Contract Manager on a monthly basis
• Carry out joint inspections of on-going works as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
• Manage and return customer information in line with current Data Protection Legislation as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
• The above list is not exhaustive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
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- Loop Service Replacement
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31311000 - Mains connections
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 Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas:-
• Turnkey approach to replacement of identified Looped Services
• Liaise with NIE Networks Contracts Manager to ascertain work locations
• Manage all customer information in line with latest Data Protection Legislation
• Customer management including agreeing work programme at each customer property
• Job planning including creating a Field File detailing the agreed works to be carried out at each property
• The materials used for the delivery of this contract shall be via free issue from NIE Networks' local store against allocated Internal Order No. (Only NIE Networks' approved materials can be used, in line with LV Jointing Manual).
• Carry out all required civil work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement in public property in line with relevant Street Works legislation
• Carry out all building work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all electrical work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all cable jointing activities on Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) and Plastic design cables as agreed at each customer property. These works must comply with the relevant sections of NIE Networks LV jointing Manual including working 'Live'.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience to report defects on the network and be able to make the correct decisions on how each situation is managed to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Complete customer feedback survey as part of the works at all locations
• Develop and update database to provide traceability for all work locations
• Photographic evidence of the asset before and after works, with a hyperlink to the database
• Report back to NIE Networks Contracts Manager on a monthly basis
• Carry out joint inspections of on-going works as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
• Manage and return customer information in line with current Data Protection Legislation as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
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: 2024/S 000-013051
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
S1133
Lot No
1
Title
Cable Jointing Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 June 2025
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
S1133
Lot No
2
Title
Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut Outs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KJM Electrical Ltd
Downpatrick
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
S1133
Lot No
3
Title
Loop Service Replacement
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whitemountain Quarries Ltd
Mallusk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NIE Networks Limited Ltd
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
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