C154 (2022) Supply of Pole and Ground Mounted Distribution Transformers

Description

The contracting entity intends to establish a framework arrangement under which it shall appoint economic operators to enter into separate framework agreements for the supply of pole mounted and ground mounted distribution transformers in two separate Lots:
Lot 1: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of outdoor single phase and three phase pole mounted distribution transformers in the range 16kVA to 315kVA;
Lot 2: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of three phase double wound ground mounted distribution transformers in the range 315kVA to 1250kVA. 
Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.
The contracting entity estimates that the total spend under the framework agreements could be up to £160 million. However, based on current requirements, the total spend is anticipated to be between £85 million and £125 million.