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PLACE773H Non-contestable DNO Work in National Grid Electricity Distribution Network Area

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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14 May 2025 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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24 Apr 2025 at 14:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Apr 2025 at 14:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for non-contestable work on cables supplying highway electrical assets within the National Grid Electricity Distribution Network area in Derbyshire. The procurement falls under the services category with the contract being directly awarded to the National Grid Electricity Distribution. This direct award, which is essential due to regulatory requirements by Ofgem, covers services classified under electrical-system repair. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 14 May 2025, with the corresponding contract period running from 7 May 2025 to 6 May 2026. The gross value of the contract stands at £300,000.

This tender provides significant business growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in electrical-system repair services, given its focus on regulated, non-contestable work. Companies that are experienced and approved in carrying out tasks within the scope of a Distribution Network Operator's operations will find such opportunities valuable. Moreover, businesses with existing technical capabilities and regulatory compliance for working on essential infrastructure services will be well-placed to benefit from engaging with similar future tenders from public authorities like Derbyshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE773H Non-contestable DNO Work in National Grid Electricity Distribution Network Area

Notice Description

Direct award of non-contestable work on the cables supplying highway electrical assets in Derbyshire to the Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Non-contestable works are connections work that must be carried out by the DNO and are regulated by Ofgem.

Procurement Information

Non-contestable works are connections work that must be carried out by the DNO and are regulated by Ofgem.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050714
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021158-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 6 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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