Contract notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
Contact person: Angela Hutton
E-mail: Angela.Hutton@nienetworks.co.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nienetworks.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
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
B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland
Reference number: B965 2020
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45310000
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:
10 480 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Transmission
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45310000
45315400
45317200
45317300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Transmission
This lot includes:
The removal of redundant equipment including scrapping of materials via plant workshop.
The Installation or Upgrade of new Earthing systems within a Substation Environment.
The Installation of External Lighting systems in LIVE operational Substations.
The Rewire or Installation from new, AC Systems of Substation Control Rooms and associated buildings.
The Rewire or Installation from new DC systems associated with different substation voltage levels.
The installation of Standby Generators.
The Replacement or Installation of existing High Voltage CT’s.
The Replacement or Installation of existing High Voltage VT’s.
The Replacement or Installation of existing High Voltage CVT’s.
The Replacement of 275kV and 110kV Bushings on HV equipment.
The Replacement or installation of 275kV and 110kV Disconnectors.
The Replacement of existing earthing transformers with equivalent or similar.
The Replacement of existing radiator cooling banks on HV equipment.
The replacement of HV Protection systems and associated protection panels
The replacement of HV Outdoor Circuit Breakers
Complete 275/110kV Tap Changer Refurb.
The Installation of new 110kV and 275kV Transformers.
The installation of a new 22kV Capacitor Bank.
The replacement of HV structures within a LIVE substation.
The installation of Surge Arrestors.
The installation and removal of HV bus-bars within a LIVE Substation.
It is intended that the Contracting Entity will enter into a Framework Agreement with up to three Economic Operator for this Lot (in the form attached at Appendix M of the Tender Documents) with Call-off Contracts allocated on a mini competition award basis, as set out in the Call-off Procedure (in Appendix C of the Tender Documents).
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:
5 120 000.00
GBP
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:
At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to retender.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) 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 four (four) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) 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
Distribution
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31682540
45232221
45317300
50532400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Distribution
This lot includes:
The Installation of new 33kV Indoor Circuit Breakers.
The Installation of new 11kV or 6.6kV Indoor Circuit Breaker Boards.
The Installation of new 11kV and 33kV Transformers.
The Replacement of a 33kV Outdoor Circuit Breakers to a 33kV Indoor Circuit Breakers.
The Replacement or Installation of a Disturbance Recorders.
The Rewire or Installation from new, AC Systems of Substation Control Rooms and associated buildings.
The Rewire or Installation from new, DC Systems associated with different substation voltage levels.
It is intended that the Contracting Entity will enter into a Framework Agreement with up to three Economic Operator for this Lot (in the form attached at Appendix M of the Tender Documents) with Call-off Contracts allocated on a mini competition award basis, as set out in the Call-off Procedure (in Appendix C of the Tender Documents).
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:
2 560 000.00
GBP
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:
At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to retender.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) 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 four (4) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) 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
Dayrates
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31682540
45310000
45317200
45317300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include dayworks provision for Experienced and qualified Electrical Contractors to install high voltage substation equipment to substation sites.
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:
At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to retender.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) 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 four (4) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) 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
11kV Substation Inspections
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45311000
45315000
45315100
45317200
45317300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will include the provision of inspections at 11kV substation sites to include:
Security of site (perimeter fencing, walls etc.)
Verification of existing plant and equipment to records
Recording of maximum demand readings
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:
1 400 000.00
GBP
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:
At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to retender.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) 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 four (4) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) 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 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 1.3) above with the reference Project B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of High and Low Voltage Plant/Equipment.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at 1.3) above with the reference B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
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 at 1.3) above with the reference B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at 1.3) above with the reference Project B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
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 at 1.3) above with the reference Project B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
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 at 1.3) above with the reference Project B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at 1.3) above with the reference Project B965 2020 - Provision of Experienced Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing 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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/08/2019
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
23/08/2019
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: 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:
At the end of the term, the framework may be subject to re-tender
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Contracting Entity will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreements is communicated to all economic operators. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful economic operators to challenge the award decision before the Framework Agreements are entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
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
11/07/2019