Tender

STANTA-Bodney Camp-Electrical Intake Upgrades to support DNO upgrades

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for electrical intake upgrades at STANTA-Bodney Camp with a focus on supporting Distribution Network Operator (DNO) upgrades. As part of this active tender process, companies are invited to contribute to a project valued at £370,000, involving significant electrical installations and construction works. This procurement, classified under CPV code 45310000 (Electrical installation work), operates under a restricted procedure above threshold and targets a wide array of potential business locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 6th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation, especially those familiar with high-voltage systems and infrastructure construction. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this selective procurement process, which promises to bolster business growth through a substantial governmental contract. Firms capable of providing temporary power solutions during project shutdowns and those with expertise in project management for infrastructure upgrades will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolios and demonstrating competence on a high-impact project backed by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STANTA-Bodney Camp-Electrical Intake Upgrades to support DNO upgrades

Notice Description

The works required to facilitate uplift of the MIC comprise the following: 1. Construct a plinth for UKPN substation, to their specifications. 2. Install earthing for UKPN substation, to their specifications. 3. Undertake vacuum excavation / trenching (incl back-filling), to their specification, to allow UKPN to: a. Install HV cables between the site boundary and UKPN's new substation. b. 90 mtrs of earth electrode / earth pins in the location shown on UKPN drg 8500348040. 4. Design and construct a new site intake switchroom to include a new LV intake switchboard and requisite earthing. 5. Design and install inter-connecting LV cables as follows: a. Between UKPN new substation and the new site intake switchroom. b. Between the new site intake switchroom and the existing (former) site intake switchroom (to provide a back-feed to the camp). 6. Provide builderswork in connection with items 4 and 5 above, comprising: a. A new plinth for the new LV intake switchboard. b. A new GRP substation enclosure. c. New lighting, small power and background heating for the substation. d. Vacuum excavation / trenching (incl back-filling) for the new LV cables. 7. Provide builderswork to include but not limited to: a. A new plinth for a new GRP enclosure to house meter adjacent to the new substation. b. A new GRP Meter enclosure. c. New lighting, small power for meter GRP as required. d. Ducting to new Substation as required. 8. New handover information and documentation. 9. Provide temporary power for the Camp during the shutdowns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95a2bc0a-afa9-4f90-9633-76e2f59d43a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aba3642-e2f4-4050-bacc-f64f8b54c11b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Tom Davidson
Contact Email
thomas.davidson@landmarc.mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THETFORD
Postcode
IP26 5EP
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Forest
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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