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National Grid New electricity connection

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "National Grid New electricity connection" was initiated by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK. This tender involves construction work for electricity power lines in Saltash, Cornwall. The procurement was undertaken through a direct method, below threshold without competition. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th December 2025, and is currently active. The contract period is set from 9th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £107,093.52. The tender falls under the works category, specifically within the construction industry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in electricity power line construction. Given the direct procurement method and the role of National Grid as the contracted supplier, large-scale organisations with established expertise and existing relationships in the energy infrastructure domain are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The project highlights a potential avenue for growth and the ability to participate in government-backed electrical infrastructure projects within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Grid New electricity connection

Notice Description

New electricity connection - Inside Waitrose H Holly Elm Path H Pillmere H Saltash H Cornwall

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081516-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL GRID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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