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Published 5 Dec 2024, 16:04 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

B965 Experienced Electrical Contractors for Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of High & Low Voltage Plant/Equipment

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)£45,200,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 6 Jan 2025
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

  • Recurrence: 84 months

CPV: Electrical engineering installation works · Electrical installation work · Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus · Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment · Electrical installation work of transformers · Electrical wiring and fitting work · High voltage installation work · Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment · Substation equipment · Transformer substation

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Transmission and Distribution ProjectsRenewalPublished value£32,000,000
  • 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
Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Extensions: 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. · 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2• Lot 2 – Day RatesRenewalPublished value£9,600,000

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.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Extensions: 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. · 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Substation InspectionsRenewalPublished value£3,600,000

Inspections of Plant & Equipment to include minor defect repairs where appropriate and provision of two driver/fitters for PWS. 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.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Extensions: 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. · 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.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    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

Shortlisting
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
What this means for your bid
  • “B965 Experienced Electrical Contractors for Installation,…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · 84 months
First published
5 Dec 2024, 16:04 GMT
Last source update
5 Dec 2024, 16:04 GMT
Authority reference
B965 (2025)
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-039299
Classification (CPV)
Electrical engineering installation worksElectrical installation workElectrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatusElectrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipmentElectrical installation work of transformersElectrical wiring and fitting workHigh voltage installation workRepair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipmentSubstation equipmentTransformer substation
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
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Appointment period ends
6 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 Dec 2024 → 29 Jan 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    5 Dec 2024, 16:04 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    6 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    29 Jan 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity 120 Malone Road,, Belfast,, Northern Ireland, BT9 5HTContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandMediation body Belfast

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria