Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Angela.Hutton@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
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
B965 Experienced Electrical Contractors for Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of High & Low Voltage Plant/Equipment
Reference number
B965 (2025)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks wishes to procure the services of Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £45,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Transmission and Distribution Projects
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers
- 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
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
• Installation of new/replacement High Voltage switchgear and associated equipment
• Completion of multi-core installation/wiring
• Installation/replacement and wiring of protection panels
• Installation/replacement of Low Voltage AC control panel /board, and DC battery systems
• Substation site earthing works
• Outdoor high voltage apparatus and transformer installation/replacement
• Installation/replacement of high level structures and associated bars
• Minor work associated with testing/commissioning procedures
• Recovery of Strategic Spares and removal of redundant equipment
• Maintenance of High Voltage apparatus
• Provision of materials
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £32,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement period is four years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further two periods of 2 (two) years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) 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 – Day Rates
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31682540 - Substation equipment
- 45232221 - Transformer substation
- 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
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
Provide commissioners, supervisors, electricians, fitters and apprentices for day rate assistance to NIE Networks across Northern Ireland. Inclusive of vehicles (commuting and inter-site travel), tools & equipment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) 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 – Substation Inspections
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers
- 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
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
Inspections of Plant & Equipment to include minor defect repairs where appropriate and provision of two driver/fitters for PWS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) 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.2.14) Additional information
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at I.3) above with the reference project B965 Experienced Electrical Contractors for Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of High & Low Voltage Plant/Equipment
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at I.3) above with the reference project B965 Experienced Electrical Contractors for Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of High & Low Voltage Plant/Equipment
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
29 January 2025
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 84 months
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
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom