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title: "256_20 Highway Electrical Connections provided by Independent Connection Providers"
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# 256_20 Highway Electrical Connections provided by Independent Connection Providers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99178bab-c24c-4a16-bf26-36779bc01d42

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## Summary

ESPO is conducting a procurement process for a national framework agreement entitled "256_20 Highway Electrical Connections provided by Independent Connection Providers." This agreement, based in the United Kingdom, covers the provision of highway electrical connections, including minor installation works and fault finding on private cables. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with an estimated total value of £14,000,000. The tender period ended on 30 September 2020, and the contract is set to run from 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing interested parties to submit tenders for one or both of the two specified lots.

This opportunity is particularly suited for SMEs, and businesses that are accredited under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) are encouraged to bid. Companies specializing in electrical installation, maintenance services for public-lighting installations, and related services will find this tender advantageous for growth. Additionally, the framework is available for various public bodies throughout the UK, including local authorities and NHS entities, creating a broad scope for participation and collaboration for successful bidders.

## Notice

A national framework agreement for the provision of highway electrical connections on DNO/IDNOs networks and private cables. The framework will also cover minor installation works and fault finding on private cables. All suppliers must be accredited under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) presently operated by Lloyds Register. The requirement is split into 2 Lots. Tenders can be submitted for one or both lots. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Lot 1 - Highway Electrical Connections on DNO/IDNOs networks (Contestable Works) provided by Independent Connection Providers. Lot 2 - Highway Electrical Connections on DNO/IDNOs networks (Contestable Works) and Privately-owned networks, and Minor Installation Works provided by Independent Connection Providers To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '256_20' d)Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e7cd62-3d32-46ef-98ec-8e51a0212cce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CABLE TEST; E.ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS; ELECTRICAL TESTING; GRANITE ENGINEERING; HIGHWAYS & KONNECTION SERVICES; J GERAGHTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
- 45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment
- 45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs
- 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
- 50232100 - Street-lighting maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e7cd62-3d32-46ef-98ec-8e51a0212cce
- 1 Sep 2020 at 20:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2657f-4adf-41ff-9607-270d9bb737cf
- 1 Sep 2020 at 20:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595f3c36-f11d-4d7a-aff1-ff2d83431426

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e7cd62-3d32-46ef-98ec-8e51a0212cce
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e2657f-4adf-41ff-9607-270d9bb737cf
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595f3c36-f11d-4d7a-aff1-ff2d83431426
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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