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Supply and Delivery of Fuse Savers

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED

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15 Jul 2025 at 12:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited, a private utility based in London, has awarded a contract as part of a direct procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Fuse Savers" project. The tender is classified under the industry category of "goods," specifically focusing on fuses, and has been organised under the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. Despite a comprehensive market review, Siemens Public Limited Company was identified as the exclusive supplier due to their unique technical expertise and rights in the UK, leading to a direct award. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £489,725 and a gross amount of £587,670. Key dates include the contract period start on 22nd July 2025, potentially extending until 22nd July 2030, through a series of renewals.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses that provide specialised electrical components and services, particularly those dealing with the distribution and installation of advanced fuse technology. It signifies growth potential for businesses targeting utility infrastructure and maintenance, aligning with firms capable of delivering technical expertise in electrical engineering solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit as the contract's nature is marked as suitable for such businesses, potentially encouraging partnerships and subcontracting opportunities with larger entities like Siemens. This tender allows businesses to align with exclusive providers, gaining competitive advantages and pursuing innovative developments in the electrical utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Fuse Savers

Notice Description

Fuse savers reduce the impact of temporary faults on lateral lines and are installed in series with a fuse to prevent fuse blowing. They are used throughout EPN and SPN.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 of PA23 applies when a unique supplier possesses exclusive rights or technical expertise, making them the only viable option, and when competition is absent for technical reasons. Siemens PLC is currently the sole UK license distributor for this product. Procurement, together with Asset Management, have reviewed the UK marketplace, but none of the available options meet the required specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039959-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31211300 - Fuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukpnprocurement@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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