United Kingdom-LONDON: Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-035733/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid required: Mixed global and partial bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
National registration number: 4508773
Postal address: Grand Buildings,1-3 Strand
Town: LONDON
Postal code: WC2N5EH
Country: United Kingdom
Email: box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.nationalgrid.com
Official name: National Grid USA Service Company, Inc
National registration number: 070-06353
Town: New York
Country: United States
Email: box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.nationalgrid.com

I.2) Joint Procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3)Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted.Further information can be obtained at:www.ariba.com
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:www.ariba.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the above mentioned address
I.6) Main activity:
Electricity

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers
Reference number: WS3650010624
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 31174000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
5 frameworks for the supply and/or installation and/or commissioning of power transformers for National Grid comprising:
– UK electricity transmission networks across England and Wales
– UK electricity distribution networks across the East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales and South West of England
– US electricity transmission and distribution across New York State and New England.
Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 – 7 under one framework agreement.

II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 440000000 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots:7
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:7
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 – 7 under one framework agreement.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: UK High Voltage Transmission Transformers and Shunt Reactors

Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of one or multiple of the following:
400kV (BIL 1425kV)
– Transformers to 1100MVA
– Shunt Reactors to 200MVAr
275kv (BIL 1050kV)
– Transformers to 240MVA
– Shunt Reactors to 100MVAr
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals:
At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
/ Maximum number:6
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: UK Medium Voltage: Tertiary Connected Transformers

Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of: Tertiary Transformers :
33kV (BIL 170kV) to 60MVA including physical short circuit testing
without concession to IEC specification
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals:
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
/ Maximum number:6
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: UK Distribution Bulk Supply Transformers

Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of bulk supply transformers:
132kV (BIL 650kV) upto 90MVA
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals:
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
/ Maximum number:6
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: UK Distribution Primary Transformers

Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of UK Primary Transformers:
66kV & 33kV CER
– 66kV (BIL 325kV) upto 40MVA
– 33kV (BIL 170kV) upto 40MVA
33kV CMR (5MVA)
– 33kV (BIL (170kV) 5MVA upratable to 6.25MVA
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals:
At the end initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum period of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
/ Maximum number:2
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: US High Voltage Primary Transformers UVDB Code 1.07.2700 (less than 10 MVA)

Lot No:5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US High Voltage power Transformers rated 230kV and above:
• Large power transformers with 268.8/358/448 (AUTO) MVA size
• Large power transformers with 330/440/550 MVA size
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals:
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
/ Maximum number:5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: Options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

Lot No:6
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US Medium Voltage Transformers rated 65kV – 115kV, 15 MVA base – 100 MVA​:
• MV Tx 24/32/40 MVA​
• MV Tx 30/40/50 MVA​
• MV Tx 33/44/55 MVA​
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals:
At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
/ Maximum number:5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: Lot 7​ US Low Voltage (less than 10MVA) Transformers

Lot No:7
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31170000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of Low Voltage Power Transformers rated below 69kV 15MVA base:
• Small Tx 3.75/4.687 MVA​
• Small Tx 7.5/9.375 MVA​
• Small Tx 10/12.5 MVA​
• Small Tx 12/16/20 MVA​
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals:
At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
/ Maximum number:5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

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.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:
Parent Company Guarantee
Certificate of Non-collusion

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Negotiated procedure with prior 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
Framework agreement with several operators
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:2023-01-13 Local time:14:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:2023-02-02
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: EN

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:Further to the enclosed PIN, please indicate your expression of interest to Rachel Quinlivan at rachel.quinlivan@nationalgrid.com

VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: National Grid UK Limited
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2022-12-16