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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement title describes a dispatch and control communication platform, but the detailed scope is a collection of unrelated utility supply requirements. These include water-treatment chemicals for Northumbrian Water, such as bulk and packaged caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, salt and ammonium sulphate; low-voltage monitors and wooden poles for electricity networks; and cable joints, terminations and related accessories for Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. The chemical requirements cover deliveries across multiple areas of Great Britain, while the electricity-network equipment is for Northern Ireland. The record names UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited as the buyer, although the described purchases identify several other utility organisations as the procuring buyers. Suppliers should therefore distinguish the relevant lot and purchasing utility rather than treat this as a single platform purchase.

The process is recorded as complete, with multiple active awards and associated contracts; many listed lots are marked cancelled, so the awards should not be read as awards across every described requirement. Northumbrian Water’s chemical awards name Industrial Chemicals Limited for bulk caustic soda and bulk sodium hypochlorite, Brenntag UK Ltd for miscellaneous bulk chemicals and several packaged products, Airedale Chemical Company Limited for packaged caustic soda, and Tennants Distribution Limited for packaged salt. Separate awards name ENEIDA and EA Technology for low-voltage monitors, and multiple suppliers for cable accessories and wooden poles. Awarded values and dates vary by contract; the value figures range from £28,000 to £81,350,000 across the contracts that publish amounts. The procurement used a selective negotiated procedure following competition. Chemical lots used quality questions weighted at 20% and price at 80%; electricity equipment lots generally weighted quality 30%, commercial 65% and legal 5%.

This process indicates recurring utility demand across distinct supply markets, rather than one integrated communications-platform opportunity. Chemical distributors should be able to source, handle and deliver water-treatment products in bulk or packaged formats, with the product range and geographic coverage matched to the relevant Northumbrian Water requirement. The awarded suppliers include both large firms and SMEs, showing that smaller specialist suppliers competed successfully on some chemical lots. Electricity-network suppliers would need to manufacture or distribute low-voltage monitoring equipment, wooden poles, cable joints, terminations or related accessories, as appropriate to each requirement, and deliver into Northern Ireland. The described monitor requirement supports network constraint management, investment planning and low-carbon technology integration. Qualification for utility work may involve UVDB registration and, for products considered high risk, an independent health, safety, environmental and quality audit under the Verify scheme. Commercial strength matters alongside product quality in the stated evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dispatch and Control Communication Platform

Notice Description

Provision of Dispatch and Control Communication Platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply and Installation of Pole Mounted Low Voltage Monitors

Provision of Dispatch and Control Communication Platform for a potential period of 5 years(including the extension option).

Options: 3 years initial period with the option to be extended +2 years.

Lot 2 - Supply and Installation of Ground Mounted Low Voltage Monitors

Lot 2 : Supply and installation of Low Voltage Monitors for ground mounted secondary substations. This Lot involves the supply and delivery of multi functional Low Voltage (LV) Monitors for retrofit installation in ground-mounted secondary substations. The monitors and associated data platforms will support Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks in addressing network constraints, optimising investments, and facilitating the rollout of Low Carbon Technologies (LCT). The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years."

Options: The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot 3 - Baulks

The production, testing and delivery of Baulks as fully defined within Specification 206-15.

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a for a period of three (3) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years, with a final optional extension period of two (2) years: a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Sodium Hypochlorite (bulk)

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: Sodium Hypochlorite (bulk)

Miscellaneous Bulk

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Caustic Soda Packaged

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Sodium Hypochlorite ( Packaged)

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Salt Packaged

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Ammonium Sulphate

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

General Chemicals Packaged

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Lot 1a - Supply of Straight through joints for XLPE cables, transitions between XLPE and PILC, PILC to PILC

Lot 1a - Supply of Straight through joints for XLPE cables, transitions between XLPE and PILC, PILC to PILC Supply and Delivery of Straight through joints for XLPE cables, transitions between XLPE and PILC, PILC to PILC for to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years

Lot 1b - Supply of Breach and loop joints for all cables

Lot 1b - Supply of Breach and loop joints for all cables Supply and Delivery of Breach and loop joints to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 1c - Supply of Pot end kits

Lot 1c - Supply of Pot Ends Supply and Delivery Pot Ends to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2a - XLPE indoor and outdoor (cold shrink technology only)

Lot 2a - Supply of XLPE indoor and outdoor (cold shrink technology only) Supply and Delivery of XLPE indoor and outdoor (cold shrink technology only) to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2c - Supply of Glands and termination boots

Lot 2c - Supply of Glands and termination boots Supply and Delivery of Glands and termination boots to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2d - Supply of PILC indoor (heat shrink technology only)

Lot 2b - Supply of Straight through joints for PILC indoor (heat shrink technology only) Supply and Delivery of PILC indoor (heat shrink technology only) to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2d - Supply of DIN plug-in elbows

Lot 2d - Supply of DIN plug-in elbows Supply and Delivery DIN plug-in elbows to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 3a - Supply of XLPE to XLPE straight through joints

Lot 3a -Supply of XLPE to XLPE straight through joints Supply and Delivery XLPE to XLPE straight through joints to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 3b - Supply of Single core transition joints. H and HSL 3-core transition joints

Lot 3b - Supply of Single core transition joints. H and HSL 3-core transition joints Supply and Delivery of Single core transition joints. H and HSL 3-core transition joints to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 4a - Supply of XLPE terminations (cold shrink technology only)

Lot 4a - Supply of XLPE terminations (cold shrink technology only) Supply and Delivery of XLPE terminations (cold shrink technology only) to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 4b - Supply of Connex terminations

Lot 4b - Supply of Connex terminations Supply and Delivery of Connex terminations to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100850-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

15872400 - Salt

24311521 - Caustic soda

24312220 - Sodium hypochlorite

24413300 - Ammonium sulphate

24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

31343000 - Insulated cable joints

31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus

31682540 - Substation equipment

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

44212224 - Poles for carrying overhead lines

44212225 - Poles

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,319,485 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED

CADENT GAS LIMITED

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

PENNON GROUP PLC

Portsmouth Water Limited

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC

SSE SERVICES PLC

SSE plc

United Utilities Water Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6NP
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Industrial Chemicals Limited

Brenntag UK Ltd

AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED

Tennants Distribution

CO7 Technologies, Inc

Talis

Scanpole Limited

Power Poles Limited

Calders & Grandidge (Boston) Limited

UK Test Ltd

BOHR Ltd.

ENEIDA GRID INTELLIGENCE S.A.

EA Technology Limited

REPL International Limited

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited

Nexans Power Accessories (UK) Limited

Ensto Renley Limited

Pfisterer CSU UK Limited

Energi Cable Services Limited

Weir Minerals Europe

Waterfit Ltd

UK Grid Solutions Ltd

Taytech Enviromental Ltd

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