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District Network Operator Grid Upgrade

MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Mining Remediation Authority pertains to a project titled "District Network Operator Grid Upgrade". This involves upgrading the Deerplay MWTS grid to enable connections for a Battery Energy Storage system supporting an existing solar PV system. Located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, the contract has already reached the completion stage. The procurement, dated 2nd June 2026, was executed using a direct method for projects below the competitive threshold, with some contestable works completed through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. Industry categories include mains connections, site preparation, and electrical installation work, with contract work commencing on 26th June 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 26th February 2027.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in electrical installation and civil engineering works to engage in projects that enhance energy infrastructure. Although no additional suppliers were enlisted through the competitive process, the project provides opportunities for future strategic partnerships, particularly for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions and grid management. The awarded company, Electricity North West Limited, demonstrates the value of having established capabilities in handling both contestable and non-contestable works, which ensures reliability and quality in such essential projects. This highlights an advantageous landscape for companies aiming to align with public sector infrastructure developments geared towards renewable energy enhancements.

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Notice Title

District Network Operator Grid Upgrade

Notice Description

This contract is for District Network Operator (DNO) grid upgrade works at Deerplay MWTS to enable the connection to the grid of Battery Energy Storage to facilitate the solar PV system that is already installed. Installing a Battery storage system will enable more utilisation of the solar electricity that is generated and reduce the amount of electricity that is generated and not used and exported back out to the grid. These works fall under contestable and non-contestable works, which means that the works must be completed by the DNO for the non-contestable and can be offered externally of the DNO for the non-contestable works. in this instance the DNO is SP Electricity North West (Electricity North West Limited) Non-Contestable The DNO are responsible for the stability and security of their network and so they directly control any work that connects to it. We are unable to choose any other supplier to complete these works, as all non-contestable works must be carried out by the DNO or their representatives. Contestable A RFQ competitive procurement process was undertaken for the cable installation and related works, with four suppliers invited to submit quotations. Despite these efforts, no quotes were received. This demonstrates that multiple suppliers were approached in a fair and transparent manner. The Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is able to carry out the contestable works directly. Using the DNO for these works ensures improved scheduling and maintains the required standard of quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051966-2026
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

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31311000 - Mains connections

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,662 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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