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Alkylbenzene cable fluid

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED

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30 Jan 2026 at 09:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited, located at Newington House, 237 Southwark Bridge Road, London, is the buying organisation for a procurement process involving alkylbenzene cable fluid, classified under the industry category of various chemical products. This procurement is situated within the utilities sector and is specifically related to the West Midlands region. The tender process was completed using a direct award method under Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act, given the technical exclusivity of the supplier, H&R ChemPharm (UK) Limited. The award stage is pending, with a contract period scheduled from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030, and the award value estimated at £4,000,000. The legal basis for this procurement rests on the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses with exclusive rights or advanced technical capabilities, particularly those in the chemical supply sector. H&R ChemPharm (UK) Limited, as the sole provider in the UK capable of meeting the specific requirements for alkylbenzene cable fluid, highlights a significant opportunity for niche suppliers. Businesses adept in specialised chemical product distribution, especially those with custom formulation capabilities, would find this type of procurement process highly advantageous for expanding their footprint in the utilities market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alkylbenzene cable fluid

Notice Description

Alkylbenzene cable fluid is a product that is extracted from crude oil and refined according to the specification.

Procurement Information

Logic for Direct Source- Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act. 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. H&R ChemPharm is currently the sole UK distributor for this product. Procurement, together with Asset Management, have reviewed the UK marketplace, but there are no other available options meeting the required specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061292
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008305-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24960000 - Various chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 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

H&R CHEMPHARM (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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