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B978 (2022) Building Contractor Craigavon Office

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks · compiled

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Opportunity overview

• The construction of a new-build energy efficient 2 storey office building on the existing Craigavon site (in the car park area) including all associated building, mechanical and Electrical works in accordance with the project design, Building and Planning Regulations, and any phasing temporary or permanent to facilitate the works • The existing office building and stores facility is to remain operational throughout the duration of the works and a traffic management plan will be required to ensure that construction and site access for day to day business can be separated – NIE Networks will seek alternative car parking arrangements for some of its staff cars

Awarded to

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MSM Contracts Limited

Match pending…
Contract value
£11m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
13 Apr 2025
Award ID
030274-2025-B978 (2022)-1
Status
active
Location
Portadown, UKN, BT63 5QE, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45213150 — Office block construction work
  • CPV45213220 — Construction work for warehouses
  • CPV45213221 — Warehouse stores construction work
  • CPV45213250 — Construction work for industrial buildings
  • CPV45213260 — Stores depot construction work
  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works

Lots

  • NIE Networks is currently undertaking a programme of refurbishment/upgrades on a number of its key office bases, with the most significant being the replacement of the current office at Craigavon with a new build circa 38,000 square foot office (over 2 floors), which is to be located on the existing site. The primary works for this project will include the following: • The construction of a new-build energy efficient 2 storey office building on the existing Craigavon site (in the car park area) including all associated building, mechanical and Electrical works in accordance with the project design, Building and Planning Regulations, and any phasing temporary or permanent to facilitate the works • The existing office building and stores facility is to remain operational throughout the duration of the works and a traffic management plan will be required to ensure that construction and site access for day to day business can be separated – NIE Networks will seek alternative car parking arrangements for some of its staff cars • The existing mast and associated communications cabling are also to remain in place and operational throughout the duration of the works as this forms a critical part of NIE Networks distribution network • Upon completion and occupation of the new building, the existing building is to be demolished, and the new car parking layout and associated landscaping completed. The secondary works will include the following: • Main contractor to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations for the duration of the work. • Any damage to hard standing areas required for equipment or materials storage or delivery, site cabins, offices etc as required by the main contractor within the site boundary, will be made good at the completion of the project. • Any surface water removal during the construction stage will be the responsibility of the main contractor and should be factored into the costs. • The design of any temporary works will be the main contractor’s responsibility. • The main contractor will assume full responsibility for: - Materials and equipment once they have been delivered to site. Any damage or theft will be the contractor’s sole responsibility. - Co-ordination of all deliveries associated with the works including traffic management, flag men etc. - The provision, maintenance and repair of all necessary tools, plant, equipment and skips necessary to carry out the required works. - The provision, maintenance, repair and removal on completion of all necessary temporary electrics, potable water supply, lighting, edge protection or other temporary works as necessary to carry out the required works. • The main contractor must ensure that all completed works are properly protected until handover of the site. • Before the commencement of the works the main contractor shall inspect the conditions on site and notify the NIE Networks Client representative/Principal Designer of any conditions which may adversely or otherwise affect the scope of works. • It is the responsibility of the main contractor to ensure that all plant, tools and equipment are used safely and that workers, other contractors, visitors to site and the general public are properly protected.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
B978 (2022)
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
II.1.4

New Value

Text
The primary works for this project will include the following: • The construction of a new-build energy efficient 2 storey office building on the existing Craigavon site (in the car park area) including all associated building, mechanical and Electrical works in accordance with the project design, Building and Planning Regulations, and any phasing temporary or permanent to facilitate the works. • The existing office building and stores facility is to remain operational throughout the duration of the works and a traffic management plan will be required to ensure that construction and site access for day to day business can be separated – NIE Networks will seek alternative car parking arrangements for some of its staff cars. Following a review of future requirements, NIE Networks has carried out a level of re-design on the new Craigavon office building. The re-design has increased the overall size of the building, and also incorporated changes to the Control Centre. Due to the design changes a new planning application was required. This has been submitted and it is NIE Networks’ intention to conclude the Contract award in parallel with planning. This re-design process has resulted in the estimated cost of the construction increasing. The Contracting Entity now estimates that the total spend under the Contract is between £8 million to £11 million. The review of requirements and re-design of the building has also led to a delay in the procurement process and NIE Networks now anticipates that it shall be requesting updated best and final offers from the Economic Operators remaining in the process in January 2024, with a view to the Contract starting September 2024.

Old Value

Text
The primary works for this project will include the following: The construction of a new-build energy efficient 2 storey office building on the existing Craigavon site (in the car park area) including all associated building, mechanical and Electrical works in accordance with the project design, Building and Planning Regulations, and any phasing temporary or permanent to facilitate the works • The existing office building and stores facility is to remain operational throughout the duration of the works and a traffic management plan will be required to ensure that construction and site access for day to day business can be separated - NIE Networks will seek alternative car parking arrangements for some of its staff cars. The Contracting Entity estimates that the total spend under the Contract, based on current requirements is between £5million to £8million
Entry 2

Where

Section
II.2.4

New Value

Text
NIE Networks is currently undertaking a programme of refurbishment/upgrades on a number of its key office bases, with the most significant being the replacement of the current office at Craigavon with a new build circa 38,000 square foot office (over 2 floors), which is to be located on the existing site. The primary works for this project will include the following: • The construction of a new-build energy efficient 2 storey office building on the existing Craigavon site (in the car park area) including all associated building, mechanical and Electrical works in accordance with the project design, Building and Planning Regulations, and any phasing temporary or permanent to facilitate the works • The existing office building and stores facility is to remain operational throughout the duration of the works and a traffic management plan will be required to ensure that construction and site access for day to day business can be separated – NIE Networks will seek alternative car parking arrangements for some of its staff cars • The existing mast and associated communications cabling are also to remain in place and operational throughout the duration of the works as this forms a critical part of NIE Networks distribution network • Upon completion and occupation of the new building, the existing building is to be demolished, and the new car parking layout and associated landscaping completed. The secondary works will include the following: • Main contractor to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations for the duration of the work. • Any damage to hard standing areas required for equipment or materials storage or delivery, site cabins, offices etc as required by the main contractor within the site boundary, will be made good at the completion of the project. • Any surface water removal during the construction stage will be the responsibility of the main contractor and should be factored into the costs. • The design of any temporary works will be the main contractor’s responsibility. • The main contractor will assume full responsibility for: - Materials and equipment once they have been delivered to site. Any damage or theft will be the contractor’s sole responsibility. - Co-ordination of all deliveries associated with the works including traffic management, flag men etc. - The provision, maintenance and repair of all necessary tools, plant, equipment and skips necessary to carry out the required works. - The provision, maintenance, repair and removal on completion of all necessary temporary electrics, potable water supply, lighting, edge protection or other temporary works as necessary to carry out the required works. • The main contractor must ensure that all completed works are properly protected until handover of the site. • Before the commencement of the works the main contractor shall inspect the conditions on site and notify the NIE Networks Client representative/Principal Designer of any conditions which may adversely or otherwise affect the scope of works. • It is the responsibility of the main contractor to ensure that all plant, tools and equipment are used safely and that workers, other contractors, visitors to site and the general public are properly protected.

Old Value

Text
NIE Networks is currently undertaking a programme of refurbishment/upgrades on a number of its key office bases, with the most significant being the replacement of the current office at Craigavon with a new build circa 30,000 square foot office (over 2 floors), which is to be located on the existing site. The primary works for this project will include the following: • The construction of a new-build energy efficient 2 storey office building on the existing Craigavon site (in the car park area) including all associated building, mechanical and Electrical works in accordance with the project design, Building and Planning Regulations, and any phasing temporary or permanent to facilitate the works • The existing office building and stores facility is to remain operational throughout the duration of the works and a traffic management plan will be required to ensure that construction and site access for day to day business can be separated – NIE Networks will seek alternative car parking arrangements for some of its staff cars • The existing mast and associated communications cabling are also to remain in place and operational throughout the duration of the works as this forms a critical part of NIE Networks distribution network • Upon completion and occupation of the new building, the existing building is to be demolished, and the new car parking layout and associated landscaping completed. The secondary works will include the following: • Main contractor to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations for the duration of the work. • Any damage to hard standing areas required for equipment or materials storage or delivery, site cabins, offices etc as required by the main contractor within the site boundary, will be made good at the completion of the project. • Any surface water removal during the construction stage will be the responsibility of the main contractor and should be factored into the costs. • The design of any temporary works will be the main contractor’s responsibility. • The main contractor will assume full responsibility for: - Materials and equipment once they have been delivered to site. Any damage or theft will be the contractor’s sole responsibility. - Co-ordination of all deliveries associated with the works including traffic management, flag men etc. - The provision, maintenance and repair of all necessary tools, plant, equipment and skips necessary to carry out the required works. - The provision, maintenance, repair and removal on completion of all necessary temporary electrics, potable water supply, lighting, edge protection or other temporary works as necessary to carry out the required works. • The main contractor must ensure that all completed works are properly protected until handover of the site. • Before the commencement of the works the main contractor shall inspect the conditions on site and notify the NIE Networks Client representative/Principal Designer of any conditions which may adversely or otherwise affect the scope of works. • It is the responsibility of the main contractor to ensure that all plant, tools and equipment are used safely and that workers, other contractors, visitors to site and the general public are properly protected.
Entry 3

Where

Section
II.2.7

New Value

Text
Start date September 2024 End date March 2026

Old Value

Text
Start date 3 May 2022 End date 4 January 2023

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Successive Reduction
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
18 Nov 2021, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at 1.3) above with the reference Project B978 (2022) Building Contractor Craigavon Office
Tenderer Legal Form
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at 1.3) above with the reference Project B978 (2022) Building Contractor Craigavon Office

Classification

Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at 1.3) above with the reference Project B978 (2022) Building Contractor Craigavon Office

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified at 1.3) above with the reference Project B978 (2022) Building Contractor Craigavon Office

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
NIE Networks is currently undertaking a programme of refurbishment/upgrades on a number of its key office bases, with the most significant being the replacement of the current office at Craigavon with a new build circa 38,000 square foot office (over 2 floors), which is to be located on the existing site. The primary works for this project will include the following: • The construction of a new-build energy efficient 2 storey office building on the existing Craigavon site (in the car park area) including all associated building, mechanical and Electrical works in accordance with the project design, Building and Planning Regulations, and any phasing temporary or permanent to facilitate the works • The existing office building and stores facility is to remain operational throughout the duration of the works and a traffic management plan will be required to ensure that construction and site access for day to day business can be separated – NIE Networks will seek alternative car parking arrangements for some of its staff cars • The existing mast and associated communications cabling are also to remain in place and operational throughout the duration of the works as this forms a critical part of NIE Networks distribution network • Upon completion and occupation of the new building, the existing building is to be demolished, and the new car parking layout and associated landscaping completed. The secondary works will include the following: • Main contractor to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations for the duration of the work. • Any damage to hard standing areas required for equipment or materials storage or delivery, site cabins, offices etc as required by the main contractor within the site boundary, will be made good at the completion of the project. • Any surface water removal during the construction stage will be the responsibility of the main contractor and should be factored into the costs. • The design of any temporary works will be the main contractor’s responsibility. • The main contractor will assume full responsibility for: - Materials and equipment once they have been delivered to site. Any damage or theft will be the contractor’s sole responsibility. - Co-ordination of all deliveries associated with the works including traffic management, flag men etc. - The provision, maintenance and repair of all necessary tools, plant, equipment and skips necessary to carry out the required works. - The provision, maintenance, repair and removal on completion of all necessary temporary electrics, potable water supply, lighting, edge protection or other temporary works as necessary to carry out the required works. • The main contractor must ensure that all completed works are properly protected until handover of the site. • Before the commencement of the works the main contractor shall inspect the conditions on site and notify the NIE Networks Client representative/Principal Designer of any conditions which may adversely or otherwise affect the scope of works. • It is the responsibility of the main contractor to ensure that all plant, tools and equipment are used safely and that workers, other contractors, visitors to site and the general public are properly protected.

Options

Description
Contract Duration is from April 2025 to October 2026

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6
Minimum Candidates
6

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
cost
Description
70

Contract period

Ends
4 Jan 2023, 23:59
Starts
3 May 2022, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 2
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 3
Id
45213150
Scheme
CPV
Description
Office block construction work
Entry 4
Id
45213220
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for warehouses
Entry 5
Id
45213221
Scheme
CPV
Description
Warehouse stores construction work
Entry 6
Id
45213250
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for industrial buildings
Entry 7
Id
45213260
Scheme
CPV
Description
Stores depot construction work
Entry 8
Id
45220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering works and construction works

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-14678
Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
Belfast,
Postal Code
BT9 5HT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
120 Malone Road,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
ELECTRICITY
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Electricity

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-32031
Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
120 Malone Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-14680
Name
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-101091
Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT9 5HT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
120 Malone Road,

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Contact

Name
Anna McWhirter
Telephone
+44 3457643643
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-150358
Name
MSM Contracts Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
Portadown
Postal Code
BT63 5QE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 45a Seagoe Industrial Estate

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
MSM Contracts Limited
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-150359
Name
High Court of Justice In Northern Ireland

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of Justice In Northern Ireland

Award information

Award 1
Id
030274-2025-B978 (2022)-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-150358
Name
MSM Contracts Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
030274-2025-B978 (2022)-1
Status
active
Award ID
030274-2025-B978 (2022)-1
Date Signed
14 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
11,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast, · UKN · BT9 5HT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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