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Published 9 Sept 2024, 16:19 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Overhead lines and associated equipment and services

Official notice

Authority: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 5 public authorities

Framework agreement16 lotsGoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Sectors: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting (31) Delivery: UKUnited States (US)
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,540,699,248initial estimate £3,665,450,000 · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 3 value updates
Submissions closed 18 Nov 2024
Lots 16see the lot list below

What is being bought16 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This procurement event relates to procurement of overhead lines and associated equipment and services. National Grid (NG) are seeking to procure the nominated equipment and for certain lots options and opportunities to cover aligned installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.

NG is seeking to appoint suppliers with capacity and capability to deliver overhead lines and associated equipment and services. This procurement has been broken down into lots to best reflect the spread of capacity and capability in the market:

NG typically has several projects requiring overhead lines equipment which can vary in location / site type.

The contractual arrangement will comprise of UK and US framework agreements with call off contracts. The contract principles paper (see VI.3) describes those arrangements at a high level.

The estimated total value in II.1.5 includes the US lots, the estimated values of which have been converted from USD to GBP at a rate of £1 = $1.33.

CPV: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Electricity distribution and control apparatus · Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies · Fibre-optic materials · Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment · Insulated cable accessories · Insulated cable reels · Insulated wire and cable · Insulating fittings · Overhead electrical equipment · Power distribution cables

Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure

16 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1HVAC Cable systems ≥ 275kV and above (UK)Renewal UK, United States (US)Published value£1,075,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of HVAC Cable systems ≥ 275kV and above for use in the UK, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: UK, United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreementsVariant bids: not allowed
31320000 Power distribution cables31340000 Insulated cable accessories
Lot #2AC Cables and Accessories (66kV - 274kV) (UK)Renewal UKPublished value£547,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of AC Cables and accessories (66kV - 274kV) for use in the UK, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31320000 Power distribution cables31340000 Insulated cable accessories
Lot #3AC Cables and Accessories (2kV - 65kV) (UK)Renewal UKPublished value£471,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of AC Cables and accessories (2kV - 65kV) for use in the UK, and associated supplies. Accessories specified by National Grid's UK distribution business (NGED) under their existing frameworks are excluded from this scope. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them

Delivery: UK
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31320000 Power distribution cables31340000 Insulated cable accessories
Lot #4AC Cables ≤1kV and below (UK)Renewal UKPublished value£68,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of AC Cables ≤1kV and below for use in the UK, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them

Delivery: UK
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31320000 Power distribution cables31341000 Insulated cable reels
Lot #5Cables ≥ 69kV - HV/EHVAC Cable systems (69kV and above) (US)Renewal UK, United States (US)Published valueUS$141,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of HV/EHVAC Cable systems (69kV and above) for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them

Delivery listed: UK, United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31320000 Power distribution cables31340000 Insulated cable accessories
Lot #6AC Cables 2kV - 68kV (US)Renewal UK, United States (US)Published valueUS$304,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of AC Cables 2kV - 68kV for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them

Delivery listed: UK, United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31320000 Power distribution cables31341000 Insulated cable reels
Lot #7AC Cables ≤1kV and below (US)Renewal UK, United States (US)Published valueUS$60,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of AC Cables ≤1kV and below for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them

Delivery listed: UK, United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31320000 Power distribution cables31341000 Insulated cable reels
Lot #8Phase Conductor (US)Renewal UK, United States (US)Published valueUS$209,900,000

This Lot includes the supply of phase conductors for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: UK, United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31300000 Insulated wire and cable
Lot #9OPGW (US) - Fiber Optic Cable and Optical Ground Wire (US)Renewal UK, United States (US)Published valueUS$13,350,000

This Lot includes the supply of fiber optic cable and optical ground wire for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: UK, United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus32560000 Fibre-optic materials
Lot #10Insulated Cable (US)Renewal UK, United States (US)Published valueUS$10,240,000

This Lot includes the supply of insulated cables for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: UK, United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31300000 Insulated wire and cable
Lot #11Composite Insulator (US)Renewal United States (US)Published valueUS$25,100,000

This Lot includes the supply of composite insulators for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31682400 Overhead electrical equipment
Lot #12Glass Insulator (US)Renewal United States (US)Published valueUS$20,290,000

This Lot includes the supply of glass insulators for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31682400 Overhead electrical equipment
Lot #13Porcelain Insulator (US)Renewal United States (US)Published valueUS$7,180,000

This Lot includes the supply of porcelain insulators for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31650000 Insulating fittings
Lot #14Reclosers (All voltages) (US)Renewal United States (US)Published valueUS$33,600,000

This Lot includes the supply of reclosers (all voltages) for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies51112000 Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
Lot #15Instrument Transformers (All voltages) (US)Renewal United States (US)Published valueUS$128,000,000

This Lot includes the supply of instrument transformers (all voltages) for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies51112000 Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
Lot #16Switches and Disconnectors (US)Renewal United States (US)Published valueUS$19,200,000

This Lot includes the supply of switches and disconnectors for use in the US, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. Additional information: As explained in the most recent periodic indicative notice (see Iv.2.1), the registration process for ARIBA can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should register via this link support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 ↗ as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.

Delivery listed: United States (US)
Extensions: At the end of the initial 60-month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The duration of call-off contracts may be longer than 8 years and may overlap and extend beyond the end of the main framework agreements.Variant bids: not allowed
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies51112000 Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    Please see PQQ

  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see PQQ

    Minimum: Please see PQQ
  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see PQQ

    Minimum: Please see PQQ
Shortlisting
Please see PQQ
What this means for your bid
  • “Overhead lines and associated equipment and services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
9 Sept 2024, 16:19 BST
Last source update
4 Nov 2024, 13:31 GMT
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-035643
Classification (CPV)
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lightingElectricity distribution and control apparatusElectronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical suppliesFibre-optic materialsInstallation services of electricity distribution and control equipmentInsulated cable accessoriesInsulated cable reelsInsulated wire and cableInsulating fittingsOverhead electrical equipment
+1 morePower distribution cables
Delivery area
UKUnited States (US)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-049955 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

In accordance with Part 5 (Remedies) of The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016 No. 274), in relation to the lots for supply in the UK only.

Publisher note: Suppliers wishing to participate in this procurement process will need to be registered on Ariba and will need to be able to provide an Ariba network ID (ANID). Ariba can be accessed through this link https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 if you do not have existing Ariba access. You can express interest in this procurement event through this link https://forms.office.com/r/nqJHddmbKQ and access the documents through this link https://service.ariba.com/Sourcing.aw/. Suppliers must complete and submit the PQQ by the deadline stated at IV.2.2 to be eligible to be shortlisted and invited to tender. The procurement documents that are made available on Ariba include a contract principles paper, which describes the framework agreement terms at a high level. All equipment used on the National Grid (NG) system must be type registered by NG. A lack of type registration does not prevent a supplier from being appointed to a framework but will need to be progressed by the supplier for its equipment to be used. All financial values stated in the notice are indicative and are calculated using current prices with no provision for inflation. All of these values are estimates only and the actual levels of spend will depend on the precise supplies required to be delivered to support NG's projects and other activities, any innovation or technological changes in respect of supplies and associated services and related activities,  the means of supply and any related services and other activities, the actual relevant rates of inflation during the contract term and the approach to indexation under the framework agreements and call off contracts that are awarded. All suppliers who pass the PQQ will be shortlisted and issued with the invitation to tender (ITT). The procurement will follow the negotiated procedure and some or all of the shortlisted bidders may be invited to negotiate during the ITT stage. Tenders may be submitted for any lots or for equipment within a lot. NG reserves the right to sub-divide a lot, or to award part of a lot, where a supplier is not able to supply all the equipment within a lot, subject to certain conditions that will be stated in the ITT. There are no restrictions on the number of lots that may be awarded to one supplier. For each lot, the proposed number of framework appointments is not currently confirmed. However, a maximum number (or equivalent basis for determining the final number of awards) for each lot will be stated in the ITT and this will remain subject to receiving a sufficient number of compliant tenders. The number will be based on ensuring sufficient coverage for all of NG's equipment needs which is to be confirmed at ITT stage. NG is running two other procurement events related to overhead lines and switchgear. Where a supplier participates in one or more frameworks within a category, across two categories or all categories, a volume rebate mechanism may apply to cross-category spend. Further details will be included in the ITT. Anyone participating in this procurement process does so at its own risk and shall bear its own costs, whether or not the process proceeds as anticipated or at all. Call off contracts under the framework agreements may be awarded by any member of the NG group for the time being (as the group is defined in the draft framework agreement to be provided with the ITT, which will include both wholly owned and partly owned subsidiaries). In the UK, these NG group companies include but are not limited to the National Grid Electricity Transmission, Distribution and Ventures legal entities and business units. The UK and/or US framework agreements may also be awarded by, or novated to, any such group member. While the lots relating to supply for use in the US are included in this procurement process for completeness, the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 do not apply to those lots or to the resulting frameworks, call off contracts or other arrangements

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: SAP Ariba · Who buys & how to bid on SAP Ariba
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free buyer-specific invitations

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://service.ariba.com/Sourcing.aw/ ↗

Appointment period ends
18 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
document
Bid validity
360 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

service.ariba.com/Sourcing.aw/ ↗

Timeline

26 Sept 2024 → 6 Dec 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    26 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    4 Nov 2024, 13:31 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    18 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
  4. Invitations to tender expected
    6 Dec 2024

Notice history

7 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 2 Oct 2024
  1. Published value updated to £3,665,450,000
    2 Oct 2024, 17:08 BST
    was £7,000,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    2 Oct 2024, 17:08 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    2 Oct 2024, 17:08 BST
  4. Deadline moved to 4 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
    2 Oct 2024, 17:08 BST
    +46 days · was 20 Sept 2024
  5. Published value updated to £1,023,924,704
    2 Oct 2024, 17:08 BST
    was £3,665,450,000
  6. Published value updated to £2,540,699,248
    2 Oct 2024, 17:09 BST
    was £1,023,924,704
  7. Deadline moved to 18 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
    4 Nov 2024, 12:21 GMT
    +14 days · was 4 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
Published amendments (3 · 3 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.2.4 Nov 202418 Nov 2024+14 d
—DateIV.2.3.6 Dec 20246 Jan 2025+31 d
—DeadlineIV.2.2.4 Nov 202418 Nov 2024+14 d
—DateIV.2.3.6 Dec 20246 Jan 2025+31 d
—DeadlineIV.2.2.4 Nov 202418 Nov 2024+14 d
—DateIV.2.3.6 Dec 20246 Jan 2025+31 d

3 amendments published without a description.

Routine re-releases (7)
  • 2024-10: 3 releases · 2 Oct 2024, 2 Oct 2024
  • 2024-09: 1 release · 9 Sept 2024

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity GB-COH: 04508773 1-3 The Strand, LONDON, UK, WC2N5EHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • National Grid USA Service Company Inc.Contracting authoritySEC CIK - 070-06353070-06353 Waltham, USContact name, email
  • National Grid USA Services Company IncContracting authority070-06353SEC (USA) 070-06353 Waltham, USContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England and WalesReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.