Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road,
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
E-mail: noreen.magowan@nienetworks.co.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Reference number: C334 (2023)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71356000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 147 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Management and Recovery of Insulating Oil includes supply of switch gear and transformer oil
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09200000
09211640
24950000
24951100
31214000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery of reclaimed and unused mineral insulating oil and removal from site of PCB-contaminated oil
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Supply of Cable Oil to BS60867
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09200000
09211640
24950000
24951100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply and delivery, to sites within the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks area of supply, of Synthetic Hydrocarbon Insulating Oil for use in Oil-Filled Pressure-Assisted Cables operating up to 275kV.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2)
years, with a total potential duration of five (5) 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Supply of Transformer Synthetic Ester Fluid
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09200000
09211640
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NIE Networks requires synthetic ester insulating fluid to facilitate retro-filling of existing free breathing transformers on the 11 & 6.6 kV network. The transformers range in size from 200 kVA to 1000 kVA with a fluid requirement by weight of 400 to 800kgs. The transformers will be drained of the existing mineral insulating oil and refilled on site with synthetic ester insulating fluid, as required.
NIE Networks will request delivery to NIE Networks Stores (Ballymena, Craigavon and
Silverwood Workshop) of various quantities of Synthetic Ester Fluid in drums (205 L) or bulk delivery to site depending on the extent of works being carried out onsite
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2)years, with a total potential duration of five (5) 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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Oil Processing Services (BS148) and Site Processing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71356000
90523000
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
On site filtering of new or existing oil within a transformer. The supplier shall test the oil before and after site processing to ensure that the gas and moisture in the oil has been reduced to a suitable level.
Onsite regeneration of existing oil with elevated levels of acidity. The supplier shall test the oil before and after site regeneration to ensure that the gas, moisture and acidity in the oil has been reduced to a suitable level
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) 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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Supply of Tankers and Recovery of Drums
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34133100
60000000
60182000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of oil tankers for the purposes of site storage during removal of oil from transformers for the purposes of inspection or repair or associated with Lot 2 above. This will require the supplier to transport the necessary equipment to site including all transport costs (inc.accommodation, subsistence and ferry’s).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) 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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Site Operation Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71314100
71356000
71600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of experienced/trained personnel to facilitate on site operation of the NIE
Networks Filterall oil processing plant inclusive of all travel costs (inclusive of
accommodation, subsistence and ferry’s).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) 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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 – Provision of Transformer & Cable Oil Analysis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
71600000
71620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The testing and analysis of oil samples taken from transformers and cables on NIE Networks Transmission and Distribution Network. It will involve the collection and delivery of samples, carrying out the various tests as specified and analysing this data and reporting the results back to NIE Networks.
Provision of required sample bottles, carrying cases and as requested, buchholz gas sample vessels. The testing and analysis of Synthetic Ester Fluid from transformers and silicon fluids from cable terminations as required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30%
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) 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
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 a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-030844
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Title: Lot 1 - Management and Recovery of Insulating Oil includes supply of switch gear and transformer oil
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Haltermann Carless (UK) Ltd
Cedar Court, Guildford Road
Leatherhead
KT22 9RX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 411 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Title: Lot 2 - Supply of Cable Oil to BS60867
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Title: Lot 3 – Supply of Transformer Synthetic Ester Fluid
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Title: Lot 4 – Oil Processing Services (BS148) and Site Processing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Haltermann Carless (UK) Ltd
Cedar Court ,Guildford Road
Leatherhead
KT22 9RX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 971 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Title: Lot 5 - Supply of Tankers and Recovery of Drums
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Haltermann Carless (UK) Ltd
Cedar court, Guildford Road
Leatherhead
KT22 9RX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 341 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Title: Lot 6 – Site Operation Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services
Title: Lot 7 – Provision of Transformer & Cable Oil Analysis
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
T.E. Laboratories Ltd
Loughmartin Business Park
Tullow, Co Carlow
R93 N529
IE
NUTS: IE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 424 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/12/2023