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# Contractor Partnership to support our secondary network underground cabling & overhead wood pole works

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contractor-partnership-to-support-our-secondary-network-underground-cabling-overhead-wood--ocds-h6vhtk-07952c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The contracting entity for this framework is National Grid UK Limited, but will be available for use by any of the Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group. This includes, but is not limited to National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Ventures, National Grid Electricity Distribution East Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution West Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution South West and National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales. NGED is seeking engagement from suppliers with the capability and capacity to deliver these services across one or more regions, with the potential for the framework to be structured into regional lots. Associated customer service works, including service transfers, cut-out replacements and property connections where required.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-grid-uk-limited-coh-04508773)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £1,250,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work for electricity power lines, Electricity distribution and related services, Excavating and earthmoving work, Installation of cable laying, Overhead line construction (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKF, UKG, UKK, UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contractor-partnership-to-support-our-secondary-network-underground-cabling-overhead-wood--ocds-h6vhtk-07952c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07952c`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** not shown for these lots; the published data do not support one.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contractor-partnership-to-support-our-secondary-network-underground-cabling-overhead-wood--ocds-h6vhtk-07952c#tl-md)

## Description
The contracting entity for this framework is National Grid UK Limited, but will be available for use by any of the Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group. This includes, but is not limited to National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Ventures, National Grid Electricity Distribution East Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution West Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution South West and National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales.
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is providing early market visibility of a forthcoming procurement opportunity and is seeking interest and feedback from suitably experienced contractors capable of delivering network construction works across its four licence areas.
The future framework, the Contractor Partnership to support our secondary network underground cabling & overhead wood pole works, is expected to encompass a broad range of electricity network construction and infrastructure activities, including:
Underground (UG) Construction works from LV up to 33kV.
Overhead Line (OHL) Wood Pole Construction works from LV up to 66kV.
NGED is seeking engagement from suppliers with the capability and capacity to deliver these services across one or more regions, with the potential for the framework to be structured into regional lots. Feedback received through this market engagement exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy, scope, and contracting model for the future framework arrangement.
1. Overhead Wood Pole Line Construction
The framework will cover:
Construction, refurbishment, replacement and dismantling of LV, 11kV, 33kV and 66kV Overhead Line Wood Pole networks.
Installation, removal and replacement of associated plant, switchgear and supporting infrastructure.
Associated customer service works, including service transfers, cut-out replacements and property connections where required.
Highway-based works, including traffic management and, where specified, excavation and reinstatement activities.
Line patrols and pole inspections, including recording and reporting of inspection findings.
Network SAP/Switching activities when required.
Planned and emergency response services, including support during major weather events across all NGED licence areas.
Delivery partners will be expected to:
Work in accordance with NGED policies, standards and approved construction techniques.
Demonstrate competence, training and suitable procedures that align with NGED requirements.
Maintain the capability to safely deliver overhead line works from LV through to 66kV.
Support NGED's customer service obligations and operational performance requirements.
Provide appropriately trained and competent resources to undertake both planned and emergency works.
NGED is currently considering awarding these works on a regional basis.
2. Underground Cabling Construction
Scope includes all aspects of LV to 33kV Underground work, including:
Cable ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contractor-partnership-to-support-our-secondary-network-underground-cabling-overhead-wood--ocds-h6vhtk-07952c)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 45112000, 45231400, 45232210, 45233220, 45314310, 65300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 07/09/2028 to 06/09/2033
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F103552-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-02T09:41:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-03T08:28:32.066Z
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