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Electricity Connection works at A30 Drewsteignton, Exeter - National Grid

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by National Highways Limited involves electricity connection works at the A30 Drewsteignton location in Exeter, facilitated by National Grid. This project falls within the works category, specifically electrical wiring and fitting work. The procurement method used is direct, and the process was conducted below the competition threshold, indicating no competitive bidding was involved. The project commenced on 31st March 2026 and will conclude by 30th April 2026. This contract is in the award stage, with National Grid appointed as the supplier. The contract value totals £25,020.46, highlighting a crucial development in the public infrastructure sector within the United Kingdom's South West region.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses in the electrical installation and maintenance sectors. Companies experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those specialising in electrical wiring and fitting work, will find this type of contract advantageous. It offers potential expansion in regional infrastructure development and a chance to forge strong ties with central government agencies like National Highways Limited. The project offers direct engagement with National Grid, a large-scale enterprise, enhancing business visibility and future competitive positioning within the industry.

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Notice Title

Electricity Connection works at A30 Drewsteignton, Exeter - National Grid

Notice Description

A Connection for electricity connection works by National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) plc Registered in England and Wales No. 2366894 ("NGED") at Feeder Pillar, Verge Of A Layby On A30, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6RG.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067935
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029689-2026
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

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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