Supply of Switchgear, Associated Equipment and Services
Contract Value:
GBP 4B -
Notice Type:
Contract Notice
Published Date:
02 October 2024
Closing Date:
04 November 2024
Location(s):
UK UNITED KINGDOM
UKI LONDON (UK UNITED KINGDOM)
US UNITED STATES
Description:
National Grid is seeking suppliers for the procurement of switchgear, associated equipment, and related services, including installation and maintenance, across various lots for both UK and US markets.
Supply of Switchgear, Associated Equipment and Services. This procurement event relates to procurement of switchgear 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 switchgear 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 switchgear 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. GIS Bays & GIL (72kV and above) (UK) This Lot includes the supply of GIS Bays & GIL (72kV and above) for use in the UK, and associated supplies, services and other activities as applicable. For this lot only due to exceptional circumstances, National Grid requires supply of the non-SF6 gas insulated switchgear (145kV, 300kV and 420kV), as soon as practicable after the framework agreement is established. For that reason, given the exceptional circumstances, National Grid may enter into a contractually binding advance commitment to reserve manufacturing capacity, prior to framework award (and during the course of this procurement process) with eligible persons. Further details are included in the PQQ and the accompanying commitment letter terms (see VI.3). 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Metal Clad Switchgear and GIS bays (below 72kV) (UK) This Lot includes the supply of metal clad, switchgear and GIS bays (below 72kV) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. RMU, LV Distribution Fuseboards, Metering Intake Panels (All voltages) (UK) This Lot includes the supply of RMU, LV distribution fuseboards, metering intake panels (all voltages) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Circuit Breakers - 72kV and above (UK) This Lot includes the supply of circuit breakers 72kV 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Circuit Breakers - below 72kV (UK) This Lot includes the supply of circuit breakers below 72kV 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Reclosers (All voltages) (UK) This Lot includes the supply of reclosers (all voltages) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Instrument Transformers (All voltages) (UK) This Lot includes the supply of instrument transformers (all voltages) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Bushings (All voltages) (UK) This Lot includes the supply of bushings (all voltages) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Switches and Disconnectors (All voltages) (UK) This Lot includes the supply of switches and disconnectors (all voltages) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Other Bay Equipment (UK) This Lot includes the supply of other bay equipment 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Metal Clad, Switchgear, and Roll-In Retrofit Breakers (All voltages) (US) This Lot includes the supply of metal clad, switchgear, and roll-in retrofit breakers (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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Circuit Breakers 72kV and above (US) This Lot includes the supply of circuit breakers (72kV 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Circuit Breakers below 72kV (US) This Lot includes the supply of circuit breakers below 72kV 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Reclosers (All voltages) (US) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Instrument Transformers (All voltages) (US) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them. Switches and Disconnectors (US) 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 https://support.ariba.com/item/view/174948 as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.