--- title: "Provision of Wood Pole Inspections" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0324d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0324d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0324d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0324d5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN POWERGRID LIMITED" published: "2022-03-22" --- # Provision of Wood Pole Inspections Buyer: NORTHERN POWERGRID LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0324d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0324d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0324d5.json) ## Summary Northern Powergrid Limited is undertaking a tender for the "Provision of Wood Pole Inspections," a procurement process within the electricity industry. The contract involves inspecting up to 48,000 wood poles, with the inspections scheduled to begin on 1st May 2022 and conclude by 30th November 2022. It is classified under ancillary works for electricity power lines and is being conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 22nd March 2022. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in utility maintenance and inspection services, particularly those equipped to conduct detailed structural assessments and geo-coordinated documentation. Companies offering innovative methods for wood pole inspections, including non-invasive testing technologies, will be well-positioned to compete. Given Northern Powergrid's stated lack of alternative suppliers capable of fulfilling this requirement within the specified timeframe, there is a compelling case for businesses in this niche to engage and expand their operations through this contract. ## Notice Northern Powergrid intends to purchase the provision of wood pole inspections. The requirement is to inspect up to 48,000 wood poles over 6 months based on a known supply chain capability. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Northern Powergrid intends to purchase the provision of wood pole inspections. The requirement is to inspect up to 48,000 wood poles over 6 months based on a known supply chain capability. Outputs from the inspections will be used to inform investment decisions for the enduring maintenance of the asset base. The inspection will include the following requirements: 1) Compilation of a data collection plan. 2) Photographs of the pole(s) along with the surrounding environment. All photos shall include the geo-coordinates to record time/date location of the inspected site. 3) The inspections will include a resistograph test using a micro drill above and below ground level. This test will be completed without any excavation works are in line with NSP/004/112 - (OHI 12) Guidance for the Inspection and Testing of Wood & Steel Poles https://www.northernpowergrid.com/asset/0/document/5332.pdf. 4) The results of each inspection are to be provided in the form of a % RSV (Residual Strength Value),. The % RSV will inform the integrity of the pole, defects and an associated condition rating. A percentage decay result is not an acceptable output of these inspections. The first inspections are scheduled to commence by 1st May 2022 and will continue until all of the required poles are inspected. The anticipated completion date is 30th November 2022. Northern Powergrid is not aware of any other suppliers in the market place that can offer the required service within the required timescales. ### Procurement Information The first inspections are scheduled to commence by 1st May 2022 and will continue until all of the required poles are inspected. The anticipated completion date is 30th November 2022. Northern Powergrid is not aware of any other suppliers in the market place that can offer the required service within the required timescales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007739-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN POWERGRID LIMITED | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 6AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines ## Release History - 22 Mar 2022 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007739-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northernpowergrid.com - https://www.northernpowergrid.com/asset/0/document/5332.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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