Tender

Conveyancing Services

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED

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Planning

07 Jun 2023 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited is conducting a tender process for Conveyancing Services. This opportunity falls under the legal services category and is aimed at providing services for the operational property requirements of the Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) licensed to run electricity distribution networks in London, South East, and Eastern England. The tender stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions by July 5, 2023. Interested businesses need to comply with the Restricted procedure procurement method and ensure electronic or written submission.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for law firms specializing in conveyancing services to expand their business. Businesses experienced in property transactions, lease agreements, and legal matters related to electricity substations and easements would be well-suited to compete. With an estimated 50 new matters per month across the three UK Power Networks DNOs, successful firms can secure a contract period of up to 4 years with the option for a further 2-year extension, paving the way for sustainable business growth and collaboration with industry-leading entities.

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Notice Title

Conveyancing Services

Notice Description

UK Power Networks intends to conduct a procurement event for the provision of Conveyancing Services. The work will be focused on the operational property requirements of the Distribution Network Operators ("DNOs") which are licensed under the Electricity Act 1989 to run the electricity distribution networks in London, South East and Eastern England. The relevant DNOs are known as London Power Networks plc, South Eastern Power Networks plc and Eastern Power Networks plc, all being subsidiaries of UK Power Networks Holdings Limited. The main types of matters upon which instructions will be issued are: a) the transfer of freehold sites for use as electricity substations; b) the taking of leases of electricity substations; c) the taking of deeds of grant of easements in relation to electric lines and other plant; d) surrenders and variations of leases e) dealing with opposed S25 Notices; and f) ancillary agreements, for example agreements for lease, relocation agreements etc. Instructions will be issued by surveyors within the UK Power Networks Operational Property and Consents team who are based in the different regions where the DNOs operate. Instructions will be issued in a standard format using an Acquisition of Property ("AOP") form. It is expected that the firms will have a portal set up on their websites to which instructions can be sent and regular updates of progress will be posted. Instructions should be acknowledged, and confirmation of the relevant fee earner notified within 24 hours of receipt of the instructions. Firms will be required to use the standard draft documents which have been devised by the DNOs for use in the relevant areas. The standard documents will be available via a website set up by UKPN and firms will be required to download the relevant document and follow the guidelines issued from time to time by UKPN in relation to the use of the website. Attendance at regular meetings with the in-house legal team at UKPN with other panel firms will be required in order to discuss processes and any changes to standard documents and legal developments which are of mutual interest. Firms will be expected to provide a lead partner and fee earners with different ranges of experience for the work and to maintain the teams dealing with matters so far as possible and only to make changes to the team members with the approval of the DNOs. The number of new matters within this area is approximately 50 per month split across the three UK Power Networks DNOs by EPN - 24 LPN - 14 SPN - 12

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see full description of the requirement at: https://ukpowernetworks.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ProcurementDocumentManagement/EVA4eBFILPtApkz_KPMU2CYByuxE7cPpMUrikALOyq0yGQ?e=3216TJ UK Power Networks intends to conduct a procurement event for the provision of Conveyancing Services. The work will be focused on the operational property requirements of the Distribution Network Operators ("DNOs") which are licensed under the Electricity Act 1989 to run the electricity distribution networks in London, South East and Eastern England. The relevant DNOs are known as London Power Networks plc, South Eastern Power Networks plc and Eastern Power Networks plc, all being subsidiaries of UK Power Networks Holdings Limited. The main types of matters upon which instructions will be issued are: a) the transfer of freehold sites for use as electricity substations; b) the taking of leases of electricity substations; c) the taking of deeds of grant of easements in relation to electric lines and other plant; d) surrenders and variations of leases e) dealing with opposed S25 Notices; and f) ancillary agreements, for example agreements for lease, relocation agreements etc. Instructions will be issued by surveyors within the UK Power Networks Operational Property and Consents team who are based in the different regions where the DNOs operate. Instructions will be issued in a standard format using an Acquisition of Property ("AOP") form. It is expected that the firms will have a portal set up on their websites to which instructions can be sent and regular updates of progress will be posted. Instructions should be acknowledged, and confirmation of the relevant fee earner notified within 24 hours of receipt of the instructions. Firms will be required to use the standard draft documents which have been devised by the DNOs for use in the relevant areas. The standard documents will be available via a website set up by UKPN and firms will be required to download the relevant document and follow the guidelines issued from time to time by UKPN in relation to the use of the website. Attendance at regular meetings with the in-house legal team at UKPN with other panel firms will be required in order to discuss processes and any changes to standard documents and legal developments which are of mutual interest. Firms will be expected to provide a lead partner and fee earners with different ranges of experience for the work and to maintain the teams dealing with matters so far as possible and only to make changes to the team members with the approval of the DNOs. The number of new matters within this area is approximately 50 per month split across the three UK Power Networks DNOs by EPN - 24 LPN - 14 SPN - 12

Renewal: Initial term of 4 years and option to extend up to 2 further years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016151-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Contact Name
Graeme Grimes
Contact Email
graeme.grimes@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 08000294285

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6NP
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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