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66/132kV Cable Installation Framework

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 16:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 17:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 16:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under the framework titled "66/132kV Cable Installation Framework" was handled by National Grid UK Limited, a private utility, headquartered in London. The tender focuses on works related to the installation of 66kV, 132kV, or lower voltage cable circuits and associated infrastructure. The framework agreement was awarded on 29 June 2026, and it is for a contract period beginning on 13 July 2026 and ending on 12 July 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This selective procurement utilised a competitive flexible procedure and covers locations in the UK, specifically the East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, and South Wales. The entire procurement holds a gross value of £96 million in the works industry category.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for large-scale infrastructure companies, especially those skilled in cable installation and related engineering services. With high-quality technical requirements comprising 70% of the selection criteria, businesses with proven capabilities in handling complex engineering projects and compliance with utilities and roadway regulations will find this especially beneficial. Companies like Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited, OCU Services Limited, and others have already secured positions within this framework, indicating a fertile ground for growth in sectors like civil engineering and electrical installation, particularly for businesses adept at managing substantial public utility projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

66/132kV Cable Installation Framework

Notice Description

The contracting entity for this framework is National Grid UK Limited, but will be available for use by any of the Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group. This includes, but is not limited to National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Ventures, National Grid Electricity Distribution East Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution West Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution South West and National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales. The successful framework contractors will be required to carry out the full installation of 66kV, 132kV and/or lower voltage cable circuits and associated earth wires / continuity conductors and NGED Telecom ducts inclusive of all jointing, testing and commissioning as specified for the individual route/project being tendered for.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067831
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060907-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited

Instalcom on behalf of Century Link

EXCALON LIMITED

A THOMAS PLANT HIRE LIMITED

UNITED INFRASTRUCTURE POWER T&D LIMITED

CIRCET (UK) LIMITED

M & A DOOCEY CIVILENGINEERING LIMITED

Network Plus Services Limited

Further Information

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