Section one: Contracting authority/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
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards
Reference number
C345
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31214520 - Medium-voltage switchboards
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
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 at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Supply of 33kV metal-enclosed, indoor switchgear for use on NIE Networks distribution system.
This framework contract is for five years with an option for a two year extension.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
84
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2018/S 094-214265
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C345
Title
C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 May 2018
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Siemens PLC
Faraday House, Sir William Siemens Square, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey
Camberly
GU16 8QD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £11,000,000
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 3JY
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 31214520 - Medium-voltage switchboards
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Supply of 33kV metal-enclosed, indoor switchgear for use on NIE Networks distribution system.
This framework contract is for five years with an option for a two year extension.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
84
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£14,320,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Siemens PLC
Faraday House, Sir William Siemens Square, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey
Camberly
GU16 8QD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
NIE Networks requires additional 33kV Switchboards from the incumbent supplier primarily due to increased internal and customer requirements in excess of the forecast at the time of the published Contract Award Notice. Furthermore, due to significant lead times it is necessary for NIE Networks to place orders to ensure continued supplies of these units, which are critical to maintain operations, until the award of the new procurement process. This procurement process will commence in 2024 and will include non-SF6 33kV Switchboards.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
NIE Networks requires additional 33kV Switchboards from the incumbent supplier primarily due to increased internal and customer requirements in excess of the forecast at the time of the published Contract Award Notice. Furthermore, due to significant lead times it is necessary for NIE Networks to place orders to ensure continued supplies of these units, which are critical to maintain operations, until the award of the new procurement process. This procurement process will commence in 2024 and will include non-SF6 33kV Switchboards.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £11,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £14,320,000