UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The contracting entity intends to appoint an economic operator to enter into a framework agreement in respect of the supply of 33kV Package Substations. The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years, subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. The total estimated value for the entire duration of the framework is anticipated to be between £3 to £4 million.

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 Cleaning & Hygiene Services. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with the option (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) to extend by up to an additional 36 months. The estimated value of the overall framework is between £1.984 m and £2.976 m excluding VAT

It is intended that the Contracting Entity will, subject to a sufficient number of compliant responses being received, enter into Framework Agreements with 3 Economic Operators with Call-off Contracts allocated on a mini-competition or direct award basis, as set out in the Call-off Procedure (in Appendix C of the Tender Documents). Separate Framework Agreements will be entered into with each successful Economic Operator. The Contracting Entity estimates that the total spend under the Framework Agreement, based on current requirements, is anticipated to be between £16.32 million and £24.48 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.

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has a requirement for the supply and delivery, to sites within the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks area of supply, of Synthetic Hydrocarbon Insulating Oil (Specification 204-27) for use in Oil-Filled Pressure-Assisted Cables operating up to 275kV.

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of Market Entry Process and Test Co-ordinator. The services provided to NIE Networks must be of a high quality standard, and regular reviews with the appointed supplier shall be established to monitor and review quality of work throughout the contract period.

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of 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.

The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the provision of Waste Management 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 two (2) optional period of up to five (5) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

NIE Networks wishes to appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services to include; The provision of Mobile Telecoms Services will include, but not be limited to; • The provision of mobile ‘airtime’ services (calls, texts, and data) • The provision of mobile Equipment (mobile phones, tablets and data dongles) and accessories (cases, screen protectors, chargers & charging cables). Economic Operators will be required to provide solutions capable of supporting NIE’s mobile services requirements for mobile business calls, mobile business data and the purchase of equipment and accessories. Roaming services will also be required with particular importance to Roaming provision & rates within the Republic of Ireland.

The S1193 (2024) contract will facilitate NIE Networks’ internal work requirements associated with the provision of IBM Maximo Licenses and Support.

The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the provision of Technical Resource Augmentation 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 two (2) optional period of up to four (4) years, with a total potential duration of seven (7) years.

The S1133 (2024) contract will facilitate NIE Networks’ internal work requirements associated with the provision of Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement.

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

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

The purpose of this Procurement is to appoint an ERP System Integrator Professional Services Provider to support NIE Networks in the delivery of its SAP S/4 HANA implementation programme. Bidders should refer to the Specification document and supporting documentation which provide detailed background and further information on the requirements.