Planned procurement · Notice 093816-2026
C150 (2027) Preliminary Market Engagement for the Supply of 110/33 kV Power and 275/110/22 kV Auto Transformers.
- Value
- £63m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 29 Feb 2028 – 28 Feb 2033
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
NIE Networks is preparing a future contract to supply 110/33 kV power transformers and 275/110/22 kV auto-transformers for its Northern Ireland transmission network, and is currently holding a preliminary market engagement event to gather supplier input before launching the actual tender. The resulting framework agreements would run for 5 years (with an option to extend to 8 years), covering an estimated total spend of up to £63,000,000 across two lots.
Good fit for: Manufacturers and suppliers of high-voltage power and auto-transformers with experience serving electricity transmission networks.
- This is not a live tender yet
NIE Networks is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) supplier information event to gather insights from the market before initiating a procurement process
- Only one supplier plus a reserve will be appointed per framework
appoint up to one supplier plus a reserve to enter into separate Framework Agreements
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
NIE Networks intends to establish a Framework Arrangement and appoint up to one supplier plus a reserve to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Power and Auto Transformers. The requirement is for Power and Auto Transformers used within the NIE Networks’ transmission network. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks 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. It is envisaged that this will be a multi lot procurement exercise consisting of the following lots: Lot 1 Supply of 110/33 kV Power Transformers Lot 2 Supply of 275/110/22 kV Auto-transformers NIE Networks estimates that the total spend under framework agreements could be up to £63 million for all lots over the total potential eight-year duration. Therefore, NIE Networks is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) supplier information event to gather insights from the market before initiating a procurement process for Contract C150 (2027) for the Supply of 110/33 kV Power and 275/110/22 kV Auto Transformers This engagement aims to assess the market's interest and capabilities in delivering Contract C150 (2027), identify potential solutions and develop an effective procurement strategy. This PME supplier information event is open to suppliers and is intended to be a collaborative effort to ensure a robust and successful procurement process.
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 5 Oct 2026.
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