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Diversionary Works - Eastern Portal Saltash Tunnel - National Grid

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Diversionary Works – Eastern Portal Saltash Tunnel - National Grid" project was conducted by National Highways Limited, a public authority within the UK central government. Located in Birmingham, this contract falls under the "Electrical installation work" industry category. The procurement followed a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. The process has reached the completion stage with key dates highlighted, including the contract's start on 22nd May 2026 and its conclusion on 31st July 2026. The award was activated on 21st May 2026, with the contract being signed on 20th May 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in electrical installation works to engage with significant infrastructure projects. It is particularly suited for established firms with the capability to complete works efficiently under direct procurement processes, as demonstrated by the successful bid from National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) Plc. Engaging with such contracts can foster business growth by enhancing experience and reputation within the central government sector. Companies that specialise in public infrastructure improvements, especially those with a partnership history with government entities, will find this type of tender especially advantageous.

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Notice Title

Diversionary Works - Eastern Portal Saltash Tunnel - National Grid

Notice Description

Diversionaryworks. Eastern Portal Saltash For the avoidanceof doubtwhere a paymentis made by a partyother than the customer,that party: (a) is not a party to the ConnectionOffer Agreement(COA); (b) has not acquiredany rightsunder the COA byvirtueof makingthe Payment;and (c) cannotenforce any of the rightsof the Customerunderthe COA againstNGED or any memberof the NGED Group

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047149-2026
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

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,187 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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 ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WEST

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