Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

120 Malone Road,

Belfast,

BT9 5HT

Email

Angela.Hutton [at] nienetworks.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKN - Northern Ireland

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.nienetworks.co.uk

I.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

I.6) Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

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

Reference number

B965 (2025)

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45310000 - Electrical installation work

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £45,200,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 – Transmission and Distribution Projects

Lot No

1

II.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

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKN - Northern Ireland

Main site or place of performance

Northern Ireland

II.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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £32,000,000

II.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.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

• Lot 2 – Day Rates

Lot No

2

II.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

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKN - Northern Ireland

Main site or place of performance

Northern Ireland

II.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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £9,600,000

II.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.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 – Substation Inspections

Lot No

3

II.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

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKN - Northern Ireland

Main site or place of performance

Northern Ireland

II.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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £3,600,000

II.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.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.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 III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.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

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.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 IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

IV.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

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

6 January 2025

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

29 January 2025

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.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 VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 84 months

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

120 Malone Road

Belfast

BT9 5HT

Country

United Kingdom

VI.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

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Belfast

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.nienetworks.co.uk

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