Tender

UK Power Networks Vehicle Electrical Installation & Repair Services

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited, located at Newington House, 237 Southwark Bridge Road, London. The tender, titled "UK Power Networks Vehicle Electrical Installation & Repair Services," concerns the provision of auto electrical diagnostics, repair, and installation services for the company's fleet, which includes cars, LCVs, and HGVs. The procurement is in the tender stage, using an open, competitive flexible procedure, and specifically targets the electrical-system repair services category within the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the tendering period ending on 13th December 2025 and the anticipated award by 20th February 2026. The contract is part of a framework agreement with extension options leading into 2031, reinforcing its long-term business potential.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle electrical systems, particularly those with mobile capabilities to serve UK Power Networks' vast operational area. The framework agreement allows for reopening competition, broadening the prospects for multiple suppliers. Ideal candidates for this tender are SMEs with strong technical expertise, as the selection criteria include a technical evaluation alongside a commercial assessment. This opportunity is particularly suited for firms capable of delivering innovative, cost-efficient solutions and those that can adhere to the stringent requirements of UK Power Networks' Draft Agreement, potentially forming long-term partnerships with one of the UK's leading private utilities.

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Notice Title

UK Power Networks Vehicle Electrical Installation & Repair Services

Notice Description

UK Power Networks operates a diverse fleet comprising cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). UK Power Networks are looking for trusted partners to provide comprehensive on-site / mobile vehicle auto electrical diagnostics, repair, and installation services across the UK Power Networks operating area. The full scope and specifications of the services can be found in Appendix 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension options of +1 +1 to take us into 2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073709-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,973,414 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,973,414 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-03-01

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
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

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