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National Grid UK Legal Services Agreement

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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12 Mar 2025 at 10:10

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07 Mar 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

National Grid UK Limited has awarded a contract for a comprehensive legal services framework, with a value of £250,000,000 GBP. The procurement process was selective, following a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract covers multiple lots including UK General Advisory, Global Advisory, UK Corporate, Global Corporate, UK Planning DCO, Infrastructure, and Regulatory Services within the legal services industry category. The contract period runs from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2029. Key dates include the initial tender end date of 28 June 2024 and the award notice published on 7 March 2025. The legal suppliers involved are spread across various UK locations such as London, Bristol, and Manchester.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for legal firms specialising in diverse advisory and corporate services to collaborate and service a significant client like National Grid UK Limited. While the framework panel includes primarily large-scale firms such as Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, and DLA Piper UK LLP, there is room for specialised legal services supporting infrastructure and regulatory needs, potentially benefiting firms that can offer international advisory capabilities as well. Businesses suited for this contract include powerful and established legal entities with the capability to manage expansive and multi-jurisdictional legal needs, contributing to business growth through high-profile engagements and alignment with renowned organisations.

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Notice Title

National Grid UK Legal Services Agreement

Notice Description

National Grid sought out a global legal services framework panel to cover the following lots: UK General Advisory Global Advisory UK Corporate Global Corporate UK Planning DCO Infrastructure Regulatory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f67fe5a0-f200-413b-9115-26232641f921
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1a28bf-2343-408f-b7e8-dc09a6a845bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
B91 3LT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER

BURGES SALMON

CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG

DLA PIPER

DWF LAW

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS

KPMG

LINKLATERS

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

OSBORNE CLARKE

TLT

WALKER MORRIS

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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