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title: "AF Line 132kV reinforcement works"
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buyer: "ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED"
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# AF Line 132kV reinforcement works

Buyer: ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf21c19f-414f-46cb-be9d-5d9a296feb68

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by Electricity North West Limited, concerns the reinforcement works of a 132kV overhead line, titled "AF Line 132kV reinforcement works," in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £35,000,000, falls under the industry category of overhead line construction. The procurement has reached the award stage with Aureos Energy Limited as the supplier, following a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Although the tender period concluded on 1st March 2025, the contract period begins on 7th May 2025 and ends on 1st April 2027.

Businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in electrical infrastructure and steel refurbishment, would find significant growth opportunities in this project. The scale of the contract may favour large companies able to handle complex, high-value works involving a substantial number of tower replacements and refurbishments. Moreover, the procurement process hints at opportunities for strategic partnerships and ventures, as such large-scale projects often require collaboration across various engineering disciplines.

## Notice

The AF Line involves re-stringing a double circuit 132kV overhead line with ACCC Oslo conductor, covering approximately 152 towers. Approximately 50% of the towers require replacement and the remainder require steel refurbishment and general strengthening activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fc7197-3a5c-4c50-b007-60adf3584e68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 | ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST LIMITED |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK1 2JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUREOS ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232210 - Overhead line construction

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fc7197-3a5c-4c50-b007-60adf3584e68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fc7197-3a5c-4c50-b007-60adf3584e68
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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