Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Grand Buildings,1-3 Strand
LONDON
WC2N5EH
box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI32 - Westminster
Companies House
4508773
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
National Grid USA Service Company, Inc
New York
box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com
Country
United States
NUTS code
US - United States
SEC CIK
070-06353
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers
Reference number
WS3650010624
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
5 frameworks for the supply and/or installation and/or commissioning of power transformers for National Grid comprising:
- UK electricity transmission networks across England and Wales
- UK electricity distribution networks across the East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales and South West of England
- US electricity transmission and distribution across New York State and New England.
Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 - 7 under one framework agreement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £440,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
7
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 - 7 under one framework agreement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UK High Voltage Transmission Transformers and Shunt Reactors
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31170000 - Transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of one or multiple of the following:
400kV (BIL 1425kV)
- Transformers to 1100MVA
- Shunt Reactors to 200MVAr
275kv (BIL 1050kV)
- Transformers to 240MVA
- Shunt Reactors to 100MVAr
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UK Medium Voltage: Tertiary Connected Transformers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31170000 - Transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of: Tertiary Transformers :
33kV (BIL 170kV) to 60MVA including physical short circuit testing
without concession to IEC specification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UK Distribution Bulk Supply Transformers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31170000 - Transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of bulk supply transformers:
132kV (BIL 650kV) upto 90MVA
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UK Distribution Primary Transformers
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31170000 - Transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of UK Primary Transformers:
66kV & 33kV CER
- 66kV (BIL 325kV) upto 40MVA
- 33kV (BIL 170kV) upto 40MVA
33kV CMR (5MVA)
- 33kV (BIL (170kV) 5MVA upratable to 6.25MVA
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the end initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum period of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 2
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
US High Voltage Primary Transformers UVDB Code 1.07.2700 (less than 10 MVA)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31170000 - Transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- US - United States
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US High Voltage power Transformers rated 230kV and above:
• Large power transformers with 268.8/358/448 (AUTO) MVA size
• Large power transformers with 330/440/550 MVA size
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31170000 - Transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- US - United States
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US Medium Voltage Transformers rated 65kV - 115kV, 15 MVA base - 100 MVA:
• MV Tx 24/32/40 MVA
• MV Tx 30/40/50 MVA
• MV Tx 33/44/55 MVA
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 US Low Voltage (less than 10MVA) Transformers
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31170000 - Transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- US - United States
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of Low Voltage Power Transformers rated below 69kV 15MVA base:
• Small Tx 3.75/4.687 MVA
• Small Tx 7.5/9.375 MVA
• Small Tx 10/12.5 MVA
• Small Tx 12/16/20 MVA
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required
Parent Company Guarantee
Certificate of Non-collusion
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
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 January 2023
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
2 February 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Further to the enclosed PIN, please indicate your expression of interest to Rachel Quinlivan at rachel.quinlivan@nationalgrid.com
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
National Grid UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom