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Published 21 Sept 2026, 15:13 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Multiple Occupancy Buildings Gas Works Framework - North West

Name: Procurement Process ocds-h6vhtk-04e63a
Creator: CADENT GAS LIMITED
Published: 2026-09-21T14:13:34.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Authority: CADENT GAS LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 4 public authorities

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Sectors: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting (31)Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)+8 more

Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Awarded 3 Dec 2025

Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The works cover the North West delivery of gas infrastructure work for multi-occupancy buildings, non-MOBs and complex distribution systems. This includes replacing, refurbishing, installing, diverting, decommissioning and remediating gas risers, service connections, meter banks and associated pipework.

Supporting activities include surveys, welding, working at height, meter relocation, purge and relight, excavation, reinstatement, site clearance, traffic management, and correction of faults such as corrosion, missing valves, fire-stopping and pipe-labelling issues.

CPV: Construction work · High-voltage cable · Installation of cable laying · Pipeline relaying works

How this framework works

From the published notice

Electronic auction: The subscribing utility entities reserve the right to conduct procurements under UVDB using electronic auctions.

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published

Lot #1Lot 1 - WestCancelled UK, North East +9

Replacement of service pipe on MOBs

Delivery: UK, North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland · Argyll

Extensions: 1+1

31321300 High-voltage cable45314310 Installation of cable laying

Award criteria (1)

price

Lot #2Lot 2 - EastCancelled North East, North West +7

Lot 2 (East) covers East Midlands, East of England & North London Pipeline diversions typically larger than 24" in diameter and longer than 500m and including tunneling/HDD. Significant above ground installation works including new build, rebuild, capacity upgrades. The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks C…

Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Extensions: 1+1

45000000 Construction work

Lot #3Lot 3 - ComplexCancelled North East, North West +7

The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks Cadent operates. It also supports the diversion or modification of existing assets, often in response to third-party requests driven by construction, infrastructure, and property development projects. The scope of work may include both primary and secondary constructio…

Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Extensions: 1+1

45000000 Construction work

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category: Works
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 21 Sept 2026, 15:13 BST
Last source update: 21 Sept 2026, 15:13 BST
Classification (CPV): Construction workHigh-voltage cableInstallation of cable layingPipeline relaying works
Delivery area: UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)+3 more
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e63a

Contract terms

Performance terms: Where relevant, such conditions will be stated in the procurement documents.

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures For contracts subject to the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, utilities are required to incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the proposed award of the contract is communicated to more…
tenderers. That notification is required to provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Where the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No 274) apply, provision is made for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of duty under the regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Where the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016 No 49) apply, provision is made for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of duty under the regulations to take action in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Publisher note: Contact details for each individual procurement will be provided by the subscribing utility entity in the specific procurement documents. Information referenced in Section III.2) of this notice will, where relevant, be provided in the specific procurement documents by the subscribing utility entity. The award criteria as referenced in Section II.2.5) may for certain procurements covered by this notice be on a price-only basis. Electronic workflows, as referenced in Section VI.2) may be employed by some or all of the subscribing utility entities. Subscribing utility entities may reserve contracts as referenced in Section III.1.5). Details of the contact for review procedures covered by Section VI.4.1) will be provided by the subscribing utility entity. UVDB may be used by subscribing utility entities to establish dynamic purchasing systems. Where Requests for Information have begun prior to 21st February 2025, contract award should complete under the previous notice in FTS (previous notice number: 2021/S 000-000006). For all Requests for Information after the 21st February 2025, this Notice is applicable. Unable to link to the previous notice in section IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure. Previous notice number: 2021/S 000-000006 Please additionally note, notice reference 2025/S 000-006004 should be disregarded.

How it was run

Appointment period ends: —
Submission channel: {"written"}
Accepted languages: en

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 1admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Contracts signed 20latest 27 Jul 2026

25 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates — see the supplier list below.

Contracts

CO CONSTRUCTION – 132KV UGC LT552 HIGH CONSTELLATION 0329
Signed
27 Jul 2026
Value
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Status
active
Contract 089269-2026-1
Signed
27 Jul 2026
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Status
active
CO Construction - AIS Substation Works – PT001018 Sallachy WF 0528
Signed
19 May 2026
Value
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Status
active
CO Construction - 132kV Trident OHL - LT295 Bhlaraidh Ext 1028
Signed
27 Apr 2026
Value
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Status
active
Contract 041118-2026-1
Signed
9 Apr 2026
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Status
active
OO Supply & Install – 275/275kV 785 MVA Phase Shifting Transformers – Blackhillock
Signed
7 Apr 2026
Value
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active
CO Construction - AIS Substation Works – LT370/371/372 Chleansaid WF 0827
Signed
22 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 003418-2026-5
Signed
8 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 003418-2026-4
Signed
4 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 003418-2026-6
Signed
4 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 003418-2026-7
Signed
4 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 003418-2026-2
Signed
3 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 003418-2026-3
Signed
3 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 003418-2026-1
Signed
2 Dec 2025
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active
Contract 014019-2026-1
Signed
20 Nov 2025
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active
Contract 014019-2026-10
Signed
20 Nov 2025
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active
Contract 014019-2026-2
Signed
20 Nov 2025
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active
Contract 014019-2026-3
Signed
20 Nov 2025
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active
Contract 014019-2026-4
Signed
20 Nov 2025
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active
Contract 014019-2026-5
Signed
20 Nov 2025
Value
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Status
active

Notice history

9 events · 11 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jan 2026

Buyer details updated
21 Sept 2026, 15:13 BST
Buyer details updated
7 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
Procurement method changed
2 Apr 2026, 15:43 BST
Procurement method changed
27 Mar 2026, 15:24 GMT
Buyer details updated
27 Mar 2026, 15:24 GMT
Procurement method changed
16 Feb 2026, 16:46 GMT
Status changed to complete
15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
Procurement method changed
15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
Buyer details updated
15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT

Routine re-releases (11)

2026-05: 2 releases · 5 May 2026 — 7 May 2026
2026-04: 2 releases · 2 Apr 2026 — 20 Apr 2026
2026-03: 1 release · 27 Mar 2026
2026-02: 1 release · 16 Feb 2026
2026-01: 1 release · 15 Jan 2026
2025-02: 1 release · 21 Feb 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

4 public bodies on the notice

CADENT GAS LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyProduction, transport and distribution of gas and heat GB-COH: 10080864 Cadent, Pilot Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV79JU

Consortium members and other public bodies

ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITEDContracting authorityUVDB mainly covers utility entities in the fields of electricity, gas and water, but also utility entities in the fields of port and airport related activities and postal servicesGB-COH: SC137975 ABINGDON, South East +44 1235861118 Published organisation website ↗
SSE plcContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyElectricity Perth, Scotland [email protected]
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PlcContracting authorityElectricitySC213461 Perth, Scotland

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Cadent Gas LtdReview body Coventry
See section VI.3Review body See section VI.3

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice

United Infrastructure Power T&D LimitedFramework contractor11829648 Building 4 Clearwater, Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, North West, WA5 3UZ

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.