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# Pole Planting Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pole-planting-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06c361). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED: "Pole Planting Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £216,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-grid-uk-limited-coh-04508773)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £216,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 14 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction machinery and equipment, Construction-related services, Overhead line construction
- **Delivery Location:** UKF, UKG, UKK, UKL14, UKL16, UKL17, UKL18, UKL21, UKL22, UKL24
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/pole-planting-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06c361#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06c361`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **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/pole-planting-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06c361#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Responses to be submitted electronically via National Grid's Ariba SLP eSourcing platform. Full details of how to participate will be shared once National Grid receives Expressions of Interest.
Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity who did not respond to the previously issued 'UK3: Planned procurement notice - Pole Planting Framework' should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to victoria.adams@nationalgrid.com
National Grid Procurement will issue the tender documents via SAP Ariba to those suppliers that have expressed their interest in response to this notice or the previous UK3 Notice issued at www.find-tender.service.gov.uk on Wednesday 29th July 2026

## Description
National Grid's objective is to select appropriate suppliers to create a Pole Planting Framework to supply services across the East and West Midlands, South West England and South Wales regions. The anticipated term of the framework will be a 5 year initial term with 3 1-year extension options if National Grid choose to exercise the right to extend. 
National Grid UK spend approximately £27,000,000 per annum on Pole Planting Services however please note, this is an indicative figure across all areas and there is no guarantee of volumes under this Framework. 
The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 
1. Provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood poles and/or associated stays. 
2. Transportation of transformers, switchgear, poles, and associated materials to site, including support with their erection, dismantling, and the removal of redundant equipment as scrap. 
3. Trenching, installation, repair, and testing of earthing systems; trenching and installation of service cables; and construction of joint bays at the base of overhead line poles operating on: 
- Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) 
- High Voltage (11,000 V) 
- Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks 
The Works may include: 
- Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. 
- Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. 
- Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Pole Planting Framework - East Midlands
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 43300000, 45232210, 71500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £30,240,000
- **Description:** The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across the East Midlands, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 
1. The provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood p...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Pole Planting Framework - West Midlands
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 43300000, 45232210, 71500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £28,080,000
- **Description:** The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across the West Midlands, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 
1. The provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood p...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Pole Planting Framework - South West
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 43300000, 45232210, 71500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £103,680,000
- **Description:** The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across the South West of England, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 
1. The provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing o...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Pole Planting Framework - South Wales
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 43300000, 45232210, 71500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £54,000,000
- **Description:** The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across South Wales, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 
1. The provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood poles a...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2032
- **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%2F069416-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-23T07:42:03.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T12:32:58.551Z
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