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Opportunity overview
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.
Classification
CPV31170000 — Transformers
CPV31172000 — Voltage transformers
CPV31174000 — Power supply transformers
CPV31213200 — Distribution transformers
Lots
Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Interested parties should register their interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event via eSourcingNI.
https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) envelope has been created named “pqq_4763” within Project “project_29297”. This PQQ contains preliminary information relating to the requirement and includes the PME questionnaire for Suppliers to complete.
This eSourcingNI PQQ will close at 3.00pm on 23 October 2026 and NIE Networks are unable to accept submissions after this deadline.
Indivual Consultations
Following the return of completed questionnaires, NIE Networks may wish to explore responses further and/or seek clarification from potential Suppliers through face-to-face meetings or remote discussions. This will provide an opportunity to develop a mutual understanding of any potential issues, risks or challenges associated with the proposed procurement that may not have been previously identified. Where necessary, NIE Networks will provide further information and instructions regarding participation in PME Consultations.
Consultations may consist of a presentation by NIE Networks, followed by an opportunity for Suppliers to raise questions and provide feedback.
Please note that NIE Networks shall conduct Consultations in accordance with the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination and transparency. To that end, it is important to stress that the structure, specification and all other aspects of the procurement will not be designed to give direct or indirect advantage to any interested party and all information concerning the forthcoming procurement will be
disseminated to all interested parties.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PME Notice or the PME Questionnaire. Participation or non-participation in the PME supplier information event shall not prevent any interested parties from participating in any subsequent procurement process.
ANY FUTURE PROCUREMENT
This PME Notice, and the PME supplier information event, do not constitute a call for competition, selection process or a current tender opportunity. This PME Notice has been produced solely for the purpose of conducting Preliminary Market Engagement. All interested parties will need to express a formal interest in any future tender opportunity in due course. Any future procurement for these requirements will be launched separately and is currently anticipated to commence in early 2027.
Subject to any future procurement, NIE Networks intends to use Achilles UVDB to conduct the Pre-Qualification phase of the process. Depending upon the time of issue of any future procurement, NIE Networks will pre-qualify Suppliers using either Achilles UVDB Qualification System Notice (QSN) governed by the Utility Contract Regulations 2016 or Achilles UVDB Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM) subject to the Procurement Act 2023. Therefore, any interested parties will be required to be suitably registered with Achilles UVDB (www.achilles.com/uvdb/) to participate in the future procurement process. Suppliers are strongly advised to engage with Achilles UVDB directly and allow sufficient time for the registration process. Additionally, expressing an interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement will not necessarily be a pre-requisite in
respect of the future tender competition.
NIE Networks reserves the right to Direct Award in the absence of competition.
For the avoidance of doubt, Suppliers wishing to participate in this PME exercise must submit their response via eSourcingNI in accordance with the instructions set out above.
Due
23 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Documents
Entry 1
Id
093816-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Buyer location · Belfast · UK · BT9 5HT · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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093816-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage preliminary market engagement (PME) for NIE Networks’ planned framework for supplying 110/33 kV power transformers and 275/110/22 kV auto-transformers for its transmission network. The buyer is seeking market insight before launching a procurement.
Who this may suit
Relevant to manufacturers and suppliers of high-voltage power and auto-transformers with transmission-network capability. This is not an open tender; it is a planned supplier information engagement.
Key points identified
Product requirement110/33 kV power transformersEvidence: “Lot 1 Supply of 110/33 kV Power Transformers”
Intended useTransformers for the NIE Networks transmission networkEvidence: “The requirement is for Power and Auto Transformers used within the NIE Networks’ transmission network.”
96% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Early-stage preliminary market engagement (PME) for NIE Networks’ planned framework for supplying 110/33 kV power transformers and 275/110/22 kV auto-transformers for its transmission network. The buyer is seeking market insight before launching a procurement.
Who this may suit
Relevant to manufacturers and suppliers of high-voltage power and auto-transformers with transmission-network capability. This is not an open tender; it is a planned supplier information engagement.
Key deliverables
Supply of 110/33 kV power transformers (envisaged Lot 1)
Supply of 275/110/22 kV auto-transformers (envisaged Lot 2)
Market feedback on capability, interest, potential solutions and procurement strategy
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Product requirement
99% confidence
110/33 kV power transformers
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“Lot 1 Supply of 110/33 kV Power Transformers”
Product requirement
99% confidence
275/110/22 kV auto-transformers
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“Lot 2 Supply of 275/110/22 kV Auto-transformers”
Intended use
98% confidence
Transformers for the NIE Networks transmission network
View supporting evidence
“The requirement is for Power and Auto Transformers used within the NIE Networks’ transmission network.”
Supplier capability sought
94% confidence
Interest and capability to deliver the planned contract; detailed technical requirements are unknown
View supporting evidence
“This engagement aims to assess the market's interest and capabilities in delivering Contract C150 (2027)”
Supplier eligibility
96% confidence
The PME supplier information event is open to suppliers; formal tender eligibility requirements are unknown
View supporting evidence
“This PME supplier information event is open to suppliers”
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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No SME suitability statement is supplied.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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No VCSE suitability statement is supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated maximum framework spend
98% confidence
Up to £63 million across all lots over the total potential eight-year duration
View supporting evidence
“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.”
Framework duration
99% confidence
Five years, with an optional extension of up to three years; maximum potential duration eight years
View supporting evidence
“Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years... to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.”
Supplier appointments
95% confidence
Up to one supplier plus a reserve, entering separate framework agreements
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“appoint up to one supplier plus a reserve to enter into separate Framework Agreements”
Commercial terms
99% confidence
Unknown at PME stage
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No pricing, payment, call-off or contractual terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
90% confidence
UKN region, United Kingdom
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Supplied delivery location is region “UKN”, country “United Kingdom”.
Delivery timetable
99% confidence
Unknown
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No contract start, end or delivery schedule is supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Upcoming early-stage preliminary market engagement; bidding is not stated to be open
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Display status is “upcoming”; stage is “planning”; notice type is “Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender”.
Engagement purpose
98% confidence
Gather market insight before initiating procurement and develop an effective procurement strategy
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“conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) supplier information event to gather insights from the market before initiating a procurement process”
Envisaged lot structure
98% confidence
Two lots: 110/33 kV power transformers and 275/110/22 kV auto-transformers
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“It is envisaged that this will be a multi lot procurement exercise” followed by Lots 1 and 2.
Submission arrangements
99% confidence
Unknown
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No response deadline, submission route or event date is supplied.
Publication date
99% confidence
5 October 2026
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Published at 2026-10-05T13:05:03+01:00.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Procurement maturity
96% confidence
The scope and procurement strategy may change following market engagement.
View supporting evidence
The buyer is gathering insights “before initiating a procurement process” and aims to “develop an effective procurement strategy”.
Tender and response uncertainty
99% confidence
No formal tender timetable, response method, award criteria or submission requirements are stated at this early stage.
View supporting evidence
The notice is a planning-stage PME and supplied tender/submission dates are null.
Framework value uncertainty
98% confidence
£63 million is an estimated maximum potential spend, not a guaranteed commitment.
View supporting evidence
“could be up to £63 million”
Lot structure uncertainty
95% confidence
The two-lot structure is envisaged and may change before the formal procurement.
View supporting evidence
“It is envisaged that this will be a multi lot procurement exercise”.
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