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AF Line 132kV reinforcement works

ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED

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01 Jul 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Electricity North West Limited, concerns the reinforcement works of a 132kV overhead line, titled "AF Line 132kV reinforcement works," in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £35,000,000, falls under the industry category of overhead line construction. The procurement has reached the award stage with Aureos Energy Limited as the supplier, following a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Although the tender period concluded on 1st March 2025, the contract period begins on 7th May 2025 and ends on 1st April 2027.

Businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in electrical infrastructure and steel refurbishment, would find significant growth opportunities in this project. The scale of the contract may favour large companies able to handle complex, high-value works involving a substantial number of tower replacements and refurbishments. Moreover, the procurement process hints at opportunities for strategic partnerships and ventures, as such large-scale projects often require collaboration across various engineering disciplines.

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Notice Title

AF Line 132kV reinforcement works

Notice Description

The AF Line involves re-stringing a double circuit 132kV overhead line with ACCC Oslo conductor, covering approximately 152 towers. Approximately 50% of the towers require replacement and the remainder require steel refurbishment and general strengthening activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf21c19f-414f-46cb-be9d-5d9a296feb68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fc7197-3a5c-4c50-b007-60adf3584e68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232210 - Overhead line construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED
Contact Name
Michael Schofield
Contact Email
michael.schofield@enwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
07917535009

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 2JD
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUREOS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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