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05 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, a sub-central government public authority, involves a project titled "UKPN Consultancy Agreement." This contract aims to conduct surveys and detailed design work necessary for diverting existing cables in Ebbsfleet Gateway. It falls under the services category, specifically electricity distribution and related services. The location for this project is in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was at the award stage as of 5th June 2026, with a contract timeline extending from 5th June 2026 to 29th November 2026. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited being the only capable supplier as the Distribution Network Operator.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the infrastructure and utilities industries, particularly those knowledgeable in electrical distribution systems. Although the direct award essentially means the opportunity was exclusively suited for UK Power Networks, it underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and possessing unique capabilities or intellectual properties that align perfectly with the specific needs of public authorities. Companies engaged in consultancy services for large-scale development projects could benefit from exploring similar opportunities where exclusive service capabilities could position them strategically for future direct award tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKPN Consultancy Agreement

Notice Description

UKPN Consultancy Agreement to Undertake Survey & Detailed Design Works in Pursuance of Diverting Existing Cables in Ebbsfleet Gateway.

Procurement Information

Only UK Power Networks (UKPN) as the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) are able to provide the required Services to EDC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053172-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,198 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 29 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBSFLEET
Postcode
DA10 1EE
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Ebbsfleet
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS

Further Information

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