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Excavation, Cable Laying and Reinstatement for Isles of Scilly

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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21 Aug 2026 at 14:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Grid UK Limited is seeking works contractors for excavation, cable laying and reinstatement on the Isles of Scilly. The requirement covers both planned and reactive work, providing continuity and coverage across the islands. The primary activities are excavation, reinstatement and installation of low-voltage, 11kV and 33kV cables, as instructed by NGED in its South West – Isle of Scilly region. Work will be delivered in the Isles of Scilly, within the utility’s electricity network. The procurement is categorised as works, with cable-laying installation as the principal activity. It is intended for a contractor able to respond to scheduled programmes and unplanned requirements and to deliver associated excavation and reinstatement works in an island setting.

The procurement has reached tender: National Grid invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot requirement under a closed framework agreement, with one participant and competition reopened for work issued under the agreement. Enquiries were due by 11 September 2026 at 17:00, and tender responses were due by 25 September 2026 at 17:00. The contract period is 1 March 2027 to 31 August 2033, with renewal described as 2.5 + 2.5 and a maximum end date of 31 August 2038. The estimated gross value is £1,800,000. Evaluation is weighted 60% technical quality and 40% commercial terms. Expressions of interest and SAP Ariba onboarding are required before tender documents are issued.

This opportunity suits contractors with established capability in utility excavation, cable installation and surface reinstatement, particularly at low voltage, 11kV and 33kV. Experience of both planned programmes and reactive network work is relevant, as is the capacity to provide continuity and coverage for an island electricity network. Suppliers should be able to mobilise suitable plant, labour and specialist cable-laying skills, manage work issued against a schedule of rates, and complete reinstatement to the required standard. The technical element carries greater evaluation weight than the commercial element, so evidence of dependable delivery, safe working, technical competence and effective response arrangements will be important. Contractors must also be able to work through National Grid’s electronic sourcing and onboarding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Excavation, Cable Laying and Reinstatement for Isles of Scilly

Notice Description

National Grid's aim is to obtain contractor services for Excavation, Cable Lay, and Reinstatement on the Isles of Scilly. The work will consist of planned and reactive work. Looking to provide continuity and coverage on the isles for 6.5 years which will cover ED3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e9b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079979-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079979-2026
    21st August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21364
    Responses to be submitted electronically via National Grid's Ariba SLP eSourcing platform. Full details of how to participate will be shared once National Grid receives Expressions of Interest. Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to Jessica.Dyer@nationalgrid.com National Grid Procurement will issue the tender documents via SAP Ariba to those suppliers that have expressed their interest in response to this notice.

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