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The Works will include but not limited to the following: Transmission Towers: NIE Networks’ transmission overhead line network operates at 275kV and 110kV. Works associated with the painting of transmission towers include: • Cleaning and preparation of steelwork tower members • Application of Primer • Application of Top Coat Distribution Towers NIE Networks’ distribution overhead line network operates at 33kV, 11kV and LV. Works associated with the painting of 33kV transmission towers include: • Cleaning and preparation of steelwork tower members • Application of Primer • Application of Top Coat The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years.

NIE Networks wishes to award a Framework Agreement for the provision Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments (Lot 1) and LiDAR surveys (Lot 2).

The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Electricity Services. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with the option (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) to extend by up to an additional two (2) years.

Various HV switchgear parts and components inclusive of CTs, VTs, CBs, control cubicles and switchgear frames, for C4X 11kV retrofits

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of 12kV Expulsion Type Fuse Switch Disconnectors, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C214 (2021). The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to £1.97 million. NIE Networks intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process commencing 2026 for award in late 2027.

NIE Networks wishes to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the Provision of Tree Cutting. The Works shall be divided into 4 geographic Lots as follows: • Lot 1: North (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) • Lot 2: West (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) • Lot 3: South (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) • Lot 4: East (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with: • New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV • Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV • Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV • Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV • Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed appropriate.

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework for the supply of fuse cabinets and mini pillars in 2 lots: Lot 1: The design, manufacture and supply of LV distribution fused cabinets. NIE Networks use a range of LV fused equipment associated with LV substations. In general they are in association with other plant such as Transformer and 11kV Switchgear. These are used for both new and retrofit installations and can also be used outdoors as package substation equipment to retrofit to existing outdoor equipment or more often within a fabricated steel shell as a new package substation with a Ring Main Unit and Transformer Lot 2: The design, manufacture and supply of sectionalising pillars. Section pillars (Mini pillars) are for use on new build and retrofit to existing systems. These allow for positioning of normally open points and resupply options on the LV network in Northern Ireland.

NIE Networks sought to appoint a suitably experienced service provider/s onto a Framework Contract/s for the Provision of LV Fault Monitoring and Associated Services. This procurement focused on the two elements of LV Fault Monitoring, namely Fault Monitoring Hardware and Fault Monitoring Services. Each of which were tendered on a per Lot basis. A third Lot was also available for those companies who wished to return for both. Tenderers were encouraged to compete for all the Lot's that they were able to, in order to mitigate the risk of being excluded from the competition for not tendering for a specific Lot.

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 pole mounted and ground mounted distribution transformers in two separate Lots: Lot 1: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of outdoor single phase and three phase pole mounted distribution transformers in the range 16kVA to 315kVA; Lot 2: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of three phase double wound ground mounted distribution transformers in the range 315kVA to 1250kVA. Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 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 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years. The contracting entity estimates that the total spend under the framework agreements could be up to £160 million. However, based on current requirements, the total spend is anticipated to be between £85 million and £125 million.

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.

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 Overhead Line Conductor across ten (10) separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) 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 three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. The Contracting Entity estimates that the total spend under the Framework, based on current requirements, is anticipated to be between £67 million and £88 million.

NIE Networks wishes to procure services in the following and related areas: 1. Creative concept and design, 2. Media and digital planning and buying, 3. Advertising campaign management including evaluation and general advice and assistance in regard to advertising across Northern Ireland. The contractor will be required to support NIE Networks core team of communications and media specialists by delivering campaigns in the following areas: · Safety · Recruitment · Vulnerable customers · Security of supply Please note this list is not exhaustive

This engagement ensures that the critial operations system, Oracle Network Management System (NMS)1 maintenance and licencing remains in place. Given NMS’ integral role in NIE Networks’ network operations outage management, fault and emergency response and storm escalations, it is essential to maintain NMS and ensure it is fully supported so that continuity of service can remain. As this supplier has intellectual property rights only this supplier can supply the services required, and there are no reasonable alternatives.

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal Procurement process is also underway.

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal procurement process is also underway.

NIE Networks has a requirement for experienced electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.

HVCH is an integral part of NIE Networks’ fault and emergency response processes and systems. It plays a fundamental role in call handling operations, both during normal call volumes and periods of high demand. The HVCH hosted system provides 100% speech recognition, enabling customers to be identified by postcode and house number when their telephone number is not matched within the NIE Networks’ database. Using HVCH ensures callers reporting a fault never receive an engaged tone, as the call is either handled by a Customer Service Agent (CSA), or the automated HVCH system. Additionally, HVCH provides customers with the option to report a fault online.

HVCH is an integral part of NIE Networks’ fault and emergency response processes and systems. It plays a fundamental role in call handling operations, both during normal call volumes and periods of high demand. The HVCH hosted system provides 100% speech recognition, enabling customers to be identified by postcode and house number when their telephone number is not matched within the NIE Networks’ database. Using HVCH ensures callers reporting a fault never receive an engaged tone, as the call is either handled by a Customer Service Agent (CSA), or the automated HVCH system. Additionally, HVCH provides customers with the option to report a fault online.

Provision of Engineering, Data, Strategy and Management Services.