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# Mobile Transformer Oil Processing Vehicles (Trailer Mounted) - Design, Manufacture, Supply, Commissioning and Support

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mobile-transformer-oil-processing-vehicles-trailer-mounted-design-manufacture-supply-commi-ocds-h6vhtk-07751e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** National Grid Electricity Transmission plc: "Mobile Transformer Oil Processing Vehicles (Trailer Mounted) - Design, Manufacture, Supply, Commissioning and Support". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (open for submissions, 41 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [National Grid Electricity Transmission plc](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-grid-electricity-transmission-plc-coh-02366977)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical insulating oils, Instrumentation and control equipment, Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery, Mobile units on trailers, Oil filters (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mobile-transformer-oil-processing-vehicles-trailer-mounted-design-manufacture-supply-commi-ocds-h6vhtk-07751e#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07751e`

## 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:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **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/mobile-transformer-oil-processing-vehicles-trailer-mounted-design-manufacture-supply-commi-ocds-h6vhtk-07751e#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) Form' and return it to hrushikesh.keshavanarayana@nationalgrid.com
After the Tender Notice is issued on Find a Tender, National Grid Procurement will issue the tender documents via SAP Ariba to those suppliers that have expressed their interest in response to this notice.

## Description
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is seeking a supplier to design, manufacture, supply, commission and support two (2) fully integrated, trailer-mounted mobile transformer oil processing vehicles, with an option, at NGET's sole discretion, to purchase up to two (2) additional equivalent units under the resulting contract. Any additional purchases will be subject to business requirements, funding approval and satisfactory performance of the initial units. The solutions shall be road-legal, self-contained and suitable for deployment at operational substations and construction sites throughout UK.
The scope includes:
•  Design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of two (2) mobile transformer oil processing trailers, with an option for NGET to purchase up to two (2) additional equivalent units under the resulting contract.
•  Provision of transformer oil treatment plant capable of oil filtration, drying, degassing and vacuum processing operations, including a minimum oil processing capability of 7,500 litres/hour at 50°C.
•  Integrated vacuum systems capable of transformer and chamber vacuum treatment, both independently and simultaneously.
•  Supply of an onboard power generation system including generator, fuel storage, distribution equipment and changeover facilities for external power sources.
•  Installation of monitoring, control and automation systems, including PLC/SCADA functionality, process alarms, operational data recording and remote-access capabilities.
•  Provision of welfare facilities, environmental controls, storage arrangements and operational workspaces suitable for field personnel.
•  Incorporation of all required safety, fire protection, emergency lighting, access and environmental protection systems in accordance with applicable UK legislation and industry standards.
•  Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning and demonstration of operational performance.
•  Delivery of complete technical documentation, operating manuals, maintenance schedules, drawings, software licences and spare parts recommendations.
•  Provision of operator and maintainer training, warranty support, technical assistance and after-sales service arrangements for the lifecycle of the asset.
Expected Outcome:
Two (2) fully operational mobile transformer oil treatment and vacuum processing vehicles that enable safe, reliable and efficient transformer oil conditioning, moisture removal, degassing and associated maintenance activities across the NGET transmission network, while maximising operational availability and long-term asset value. The resulting contract will also provide NGET with the option to procure up to two (2) additional equivalent units, subject to business requirements, funding approval and satisfactory performance of the initial units.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 09211640, 31682210, 34144000, 34210000, 34223300, 34223330
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2027 to 29/09/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F088533-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-18T09:41:04.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T13:23:15.499Z
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