Scope
Reference
C214
Description
In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of 12kV Expulsion Type Fuse Switch Disconnectors, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C214 (2021). The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to £1.97 million. NIE Networks intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process commencing 2026 for award in late 2027.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,970,000 excluding VAT
- £2,364,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31211300 - Fuses
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of 12kV Expulsion Type Fuse Switch Disconnectors, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C214 (2021). The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to £1.97 million. NIE Networks intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process commencing 2026 for award in late 2027.
Supplier
ABB Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNV-1848-CWTH
5th Floor The Concourse, Beacon Court, Sandyford
Dublin
Dublin 18
Ireland
Email: contact.centre@gb.abb.com
Website: http://www.abb.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
- Companies House: NI026041
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jolene Hagen
Email: jolene.hagen@nienetworks.co.uk
Website: http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland