Scope
Reference
PE03-0048-2024
Description
Fuse savers reduce the impact of temporary faults on lateral lines and are installed in series with a fuse to prevent fuse blowing. They are used throughout EPN and SPN.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £489,725 excluding VAT
- £587,670 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 July 2025 to 22 July 2028
- Possible extension to 22 July 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The period for which this Agreement may be extended is up to 2 years in 1-year increments .
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There is a control change in place allowing the right to additional purchases.
CPV classifications
- 31211300 - Fuses
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
Schedule 5 of PA23 applies when a unique supplier possesses exclusive rights or technical expertise, making them the only viable option, and when competition is absent for technical reasons. Siemens PLC is currently the sole UK license distributor for this product. Procurement, together with Asset Management, have reviewed the UK marketplace, but none of the available options meet the required specification.
Supplier
SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
- Companies House: 00727817
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTC-3191-GPLW
Pinehurst 2 Pinehurst Road
Farnborough
GU14 7BF
United Kingdom
Email: sales.gbi.si@siemens.com
Website: http://www.siemens.co.uk
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
- Companies House: 03870728
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGV-9992-RNGD
Newington House, 237 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 6NP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Private utility