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Aberthaw B 132kV Connection

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buyer, has awarded a contract for the Aberthaw B 132kV Connection project to National Energy System Operator Ltd (NESO). This project, categorised under "works," involves electricity distribution and related services aimed at providing a 132kV connection to the development site at Bro Tathan. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 15 August 2025. The location of activity spans Cardiff, where the buyer is based, and Berkshire, where the supplier's address is located. The total contract value is £4,991,385.74.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in electricity distribution and infrastructure works, particularly those specialising in high-voltage connections. Organisations within the utilities sector, engineering firms, and those with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects would find this contract highly relevant. The successful engagement with the Welsh Government underscores potential further collaborations in future public infrastructure developments, making this an attractive venture for firms seeking to expand within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Aberthaw B 132kV Connection

Notice Description

Connection and associated works to provide a 132kV connection to the Welsh Government development site at Bro Tathan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154742
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154742
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,991,385 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LTD (NESO

Further Information

Notice URLs

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