NGED Energy Centre Connection

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NGED Energy Centre Connection

Notice Description

Aston University has awarded a below-threshold works contract to National Grid Electricity Distribution plc for non-contestable electricity connection works required to secure electrical capacity for the University's Energy Centre. The works are required as part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funded Heat Network Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Upgrades project and will enable connection to the National Grid to support the operation of the new low-carbon Energy Centre. The requirement has been awarded directly to NGED as the local Distribution Network Operator, as the works interface with the electricity distribution network and cannot be competed or delivered by an alternative supplier.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c376
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062800-2026
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: 45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £90,119 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period: 2 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B4 7ET
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: Nechells
Westminster Constituency: Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (WEST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062800-2026
3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

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