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Bridport Depot Grid Connection

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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14 May 2026 at 12:15

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07 May 2026 at 06:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Bridport Depot Grid Connection project is being undertaken by National Highways Limited as the supervising authority. The project is aimed at completing mains connection work at the Bridport Depot, with National Grid Electricity Distribution involved as the supplier. This procurement falls under the category of 'works', specifically focusing on electricity supply installations. The contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, indicating it was below the threshold without competition. The procurement was completed on 18th May 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2027. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with the National Highways Limited headquartered in Birmingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises with expertise in electrical supply installations and construction projects similar to those of the Bridport Depot. With a gross contract value of £166,492.56, businesses capable of delivering efficient and high-quality mains connection works are well-suited to engage in similar future projects. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in managing infrastructure projects within stipulated timelines and costings can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their footprint in the public infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Bridport Depot Grid Connection

Notice Description

This contract is to National Grid Electricity Distribution for the mains connection work in relation to the Bridport Depot Construction project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044349-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31311000 - Mains connections

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,571 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£138,743 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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 ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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