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title: "SCAH Power Upgrades - PR27 Woodham Lane"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)"
published: "2023-09-06"
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# SCAH Power Upgrades - PR27 Woodham Lane

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26eefc88-e816-42bd-85fe-e0fe23af11c6

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to UK Power Networks Services for the SCAH Power Upgrades project at PR27 Woodham Lane. The contract, valued at £40,911,986.65 GBP, involves construction work related to pipelines, communication and power lines. The tender was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 22nd October 2022, and the contract period spans from 24th October 2022 to 30th October 2026. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, with the buyer and contracting authority being Defra.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the construction and infrastructure sector. Businesses capable of undertaking works related to high-voltage electrical installations, substation upgrades, and cable route construction are well-suited to compete. The project involves a substantial monetary value and a long contract period, providing long-term revenue potential for successful bidders. Companies interested in public utilities and grid infrastructure development should consider engaging with UK Power Networks Services for potential subcontracting or partnership opportunities.

## Notice

The Contract is for the connection of 43000kVA with a high level of resilience via dual feed 132/11kV substations from West Weybridge GSP and Laleham GSP. The connection provides Defra with its future electrical requirements at its site at Weybridge. The works are majority Non-Contestable works and comprise the following elements: Works at GSP * Complete modification application (Mod App) with NG for increased load/new feeder at Laleham 132kV Grid. * Install 132kV sealing end installation and commissioning of the new 132kV feeder CB at Laleham GSP * Complete modification application (Mod App) with NG for increased load West Weybridge GSP with a 276MVA Transformer likely to require upgrade of SGT1 180MVA to a 240MVA * Install 1 x 132kV CB at West Weybridge GSP * Installation and commissioning of an Auto-Switching Scheme at West Weybridge GSP * Shutdowns * Wayleaves * Install and commission 4 x RTUs at the newly constructed Substations Upgrading SGT1 at West Weybridge * Install and commission SGT1 180MVA to a 240MVA Other Charges * Operation & Maintenance Charges * ECCR Charges Cable Route Works * Cable route feasibility Study * Excavation, installation of 132kV cable (single circuit) and reinstatement, (between Laleham GSP and Sub 1 on customer site), approximately 11km * Excavation, installation of 132kV cable (single circuit) and reinstatement, (between West Weybridge GSP and Sub 2 on customer site), approximately 2km Substation works * Install and commission a 60MVA dual wound 132/11kV transformer completed with ancillary plant, AVC, HV/LV protection panels, impedance earthing and Auxiliary transformers for both sub-stations. * Install and commission a 9 panel 11kV switchboard complete with ancillary plant including 48V DC/110V DC battery charger & RTU etc for the sub-stations. * Civil works including relating to the sub-stations. Defra have taken the decision to progress with the works and are publishing this Contract Award Notice to confirm that UKPN will undertake these works. This notice updates a previous notice published on Contracts Finder on 12 December 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7177d584-7a11-417c-954c-a4085cbd39b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,911,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,911,986 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES (COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7177d584-7a11-417c-954c-a4085cbd39b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7177d584-7a11-417c-954c-a4085cbd39b3
  6th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f568383-ca30-4465-b870-8b567a303d24
  8600026142 Formal Offer v1 Weybridge_Redacted

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