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Contract Notice

Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers

  • First published: 17 December 2022
  • Last modified: 17 December 2022
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03921c
Published by:
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Authority ID:
AA80754
Publication date:
17 December 2022
Deadline date:
13 January 2023
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of one or multiple of the following:

400kV (BIL 1425kV)

- Transformers to 1100MVA

- Shunt Reactors to 200MVAr

275kv (BIL 1050kV)

- Transformers to 240MVA

- Shunt Reactors to 100MVAr

Full notice text

Contract notice – utilities

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

4508773

Grand Buildings,1-3 Strand

LONDON

WC2N5EH

UK

E-mail: box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com

NUTS: UKI32

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.nationalgrid.com

I.1) Name and addresses

National Grid USA Service Company, Inc

070-06353

New York

US

E-mail: box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com

NUTS: US

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.nationalgrid.com

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:

www.ariba.com


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

www.ariba.com


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.6) Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers

Reference number: WS3650010624

II.1.2) Main CPV code

31174000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

5 frameworks for the supply and/or installation and/or commissioning of power transformers for National Grid comprising:

- UK electricity transmission networks across England and Wales

- UK electricity distribution networks across the East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales and South West of England

- US electricity transmission and distribution across New York State and New England.

Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 - 7 under one framework agreement.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 440 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum 7 lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 - 7 under one framework agreement.

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

UK High Voltage Transmission Transformers and Shunt Reactors

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

UKD

UKE

UKF

UKG

UKH

UKI

UKJ

UKK

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of one or multiple of the following:

400kV (BIL 1425kV)

- Transformers to 1100MVA

- Shunt Reactors to 200MVAr

275kv (BIL 1050kV)

- Transformers to 240MVA

- Shunt Reactors to 100MVAr

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: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

UK Medium Voltage: Tertiary Connected Transformers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

UKD

UKE

UKF

UKG

UKH

UKI

UKJ

UKK

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of: Tertiary Transformers :

33kV (BIL 170kV) to 60MVA including physical short circuit testing

without concession to IEC specification

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: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

UK Distribution Bulk Supply Transformers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

UKD

UKE

UKF

UKG

UKH

UKI

UKJ

UKK

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of bulk supply transformers:

132kV (BIL 650kV) upto 90MVA

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: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 4

II.2.1) Title

UK Distribution Primary Transformers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

UKD

UKE

UKF

UKG

UKH

UKI

UKJ

UKK

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of UK Primary Transformers:

66kV & 33kV CER

- 66kV (BIL 325kV) upto 40MVA

- 33kV (BIL 170kV) upto 40MVA

33kV CMR (5MVA)

- 33kV (BIL (170kV) 5MVA upratable to 6.25MVA

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: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

At the end initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum period of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 5

II.2.1) Title

US High Voltage Primary Transformers UVDB Code 1.07.2700 (less than 10 MVA)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

US

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US High Voltage power Transformers rated 230kV and above:

• Large power transformers with 268.8/358/448 (AUTO) MVA size

• Large power transformers with 330/440/550 MVA size

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: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 6

II.2.1) Title

Options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

US

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US Medium Voltage Transformers rated 65kV - 115kV, 15 MVA base - 100 MVA​:

• MV Tx 24/32/40 MVA​

• MV Tx 30/40/50 MVA​

• MV Tx 33/44/55 MVA​

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: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7​ US Low Voltage (less than 10MVA) Transformers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

US

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of Low Voltage Power Transformers rated below 69kV 15MVA base:

• Small Tx 3.75/4.687 MVA​

• Small Tx 7.5/9.375 MVA​

• Small Tx 10/12.5 MVA​

• Small Tx 12/16/20 MVA​

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: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:

Parent Company Guarantee

Certificate of Non-collusion

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated with 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 with several operators.

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

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

Date: 13/01/2023

Local time: 14:00

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

Date: 02/02/2023

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

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

Further to the enclosed PIN, please indicate your expression of interest to Rachel Quinlivan at rachel.quinlivan@nationalgrid.com

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

National Grid UK Limited

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

16/12/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
31174000 Power supply transformers Transformers
31170000 Transformers Electric motors, generators and transformers

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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