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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Cable Jointing Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45231400
45311100
45311200
45314300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Cable Jointing Services (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) associated with:
a) Provision of New Customer Connections
b) Fault and Emergency Response (including provision of resources on a standby rota)
c) Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works
• Installation of steel work and cleating for supporting cables
• Working at Heights (involving competent utilisation of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, scaffold/platforms and ladders)
• Working in cable basements, cable culverts or other restricted work spaces
• Recording of NIE Networks Asset Information
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2- Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31311000
45221214
45310000
45311000
45311200
45317000
50532000
51110000
51112100
65300000
65320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas:-
• Turnkey approach to replacement of identified iron-clad and Bakelite compound filled service cut-outs
• Liaise with NIE Networks Contract Manager to ascertain work locations
• Manage all customer information in line with latest Data Protection Legislation
• Customer management including agreeing work programme at each customer property
• Job planning including creating a Field File detailing the agreed works to be carried out at each property for all complex changes
• The materials used for the delivery of this contract shall be via free issue from NIE Networks’ local store against allocated Internal Order No. (Only NIE Networks’ approved materials can be used, in line with LV Jointing Manual).
• Carry out all required civil work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Refit meter, reterminate tails and if necessary replace meter tails
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement in public property in line with relevant Street Works legislation
• Carry out all building work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all electrical work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all cable jointing activities on Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) and Plastic design cables as agreed at each customer property. These works must comply with the relevant sections of NIE Networks LV jointing Manual including working ‘Live’.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience to report defects on the network and be able to make the correct decisions on how each situation is managed to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Develop and update database to provide traceability for all work locations
• Photographic evidence of the asset before, during and after works completed, with a hyperlink to the database
• Report back to NIE Networks Contract Manager on a monthly basis
• Carry out joint inspections of on-going works as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
• Manage and return customer information in line with current Data Protection Legislation as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
• The above list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3- Loop Service Replacement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31311000
45221214
45310000
45311000
45311200
45317000
50532000
51110000
51112100
65320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas:-
• Turnkey approach to replacement of identified Looped Services
• Liaise with NIE Networks Contracts Manager to ascertain work locations
• Manage all customer information in line with latest Data Protection Legislation
• Customer management including agreeing work programme at each customer property
• Job planning including creating a Field File detailing the agreed works to be carried out at each property
• The materials used for the delivery of this contract shall be via free issue from NIE Networks’ local store against allocated Internal Order No. (Only NIE Networks’ approved materials can be used, in line with LV Jointing Manual).
• Carry out all required civil work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all excavation and reinstatement in public property in line with relevant Street Works legislation
• Carry out all building work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all electrical work activities (if required) at each customer property
• Carry out all cable jointing activities on Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) and Plastic design cables as agreed at each customer property. These works must comply with the relevant sections of NIE Networks LV jointing Manual including working ‘Live’.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience to report defects on the network and be able to make the correct decisions on how each situation is managed to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Complete customer feedback survey as part of the works at all locations
• Develop and update database to provide traceability for all work locations
• Photographic evidence of the asset before and after works, with a hyperlink to the database
• Report back to NIE Networks Contracts Manager on a monthly basis
• Carry out joint inspections of on-going works as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
• Manage and return customer information in line with current Data Protection Legislation as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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 with the reference project S1133 (2024) Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement
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
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project S1133 (2024) Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement
III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project S1133 (2024) Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement
III.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project S1133 (2024) Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement
III.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project S1133 (2024) Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement