--- title: "Conveyancing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d461" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d461" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d461.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d461.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED" published: "2023-06-07" --- # Conveyancing Services Buyer: UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d461 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d461) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d461.json) ## Summary The UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited is conducting a tender process for Conveyancing Services. This opportunity falls under the legal services category and is aimed at providing services for the operational property requirements of the Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) licensed to run electricity distribution networks in London, South East, and Eastern England. The tender stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions by July 5, 2023. Interested businesses need to comply with the Restricted procedure procurement method and ensure electronic or written submission. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for law firms specializing in conveyancing services to expand their business. Businesses experienced in property transactions, lease agreements, and legal matters related to electricity substations and easements would be well-suited to compete. With an estimated 50 new matters per month across the three UK Power Networks DNOs, successful firms can secure a contract period of up to 4 years with the option for a further 2-year extension, paving the way for sustainable business growth and collaboration with industry-leading entities. ## Notice UK Power Networks intends to conduct a procurement event for the provision of Conveyancing Services. The work will be focused on the operational property requirements of the Distribution Network Operators ("DNOs") which are licensed under the Electricity Act 1989 to run the electricity distribution networks in London, South East and Eastern England. The relevant DNOs are known as London Power Networks plc, South Eastern Power Networks plc and Eastern Power Networks plc, all being subsidiaries of UK Power Networks Holdings Limited. The main types of matters upon which instructions will be issued are: a) the transfer of freehold sites for use as electricity substations; b) the taking of leases of electricity substations; c) the taking of deeds of grant of easements in relation to electric lines and other plant; d) surrenders and variations of leases e) dealing with opposed S25 Notices; and f) ancillary agreements, for example agreements for lease, relocation agreements etc. Instructions will be issued by surveyors within the UK Power Networks Operational Property and Consents team who are based in the different regions where the DNOs operate. Instructions will be issued in a standard format using an Acquisition of Property ("AOP") form. It is expected that the firms will have a portal set up on their websites to which instructions can be sent and regular updates of progress will be posted. Instructions should be acknowledged, and confirmation of the relevant fee earner notified within 24 hours of receipt of the instructions. Firms will be required to use the standard draft documents which have been devised by the DNOs for use in the relevant areas. The standard documents will be available via a website set up by UKPN and firms will be required to download the relevant document and follow the guidelines issued from time to time by UKPN in relation to the use of the website. Attendance at regular meetings with the in-house legal team at UKPN with other panel firms will be required in order to discuss processes and any changes to standard documents and legal developments which are of mutual interest. Firms will be expected to provide a lead partner and fee earners with different ranges of experience for the work and to maintain the teams dealing with matters so far as possible and only to make changes to the team members with the approval of the DNOs. The number of new matters within this area is approximately 50 per month split across the three UK Power Networks DNOs by EPN - 24 LPN - 14 SPN - 12 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please see full description of the requirement at: https://ukpowernetworks.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ProcurementDocumentManagement/EVA4eBFILPtApkz_KPMU2CYByuxE7cPpMUrikALOyq0yGQ?e=3216TJ UK Power Networks intends to conduct a procurement event for the provision of Conveyancing Services. The work will be focused on the operational property requirements of the Distribution Network Operators ("DNOs") which are licensed under the Electricity Act 1989 to run the electricity distribution networks in London, South East and Eastern England. The relevant DNOs are known as London Power Networks plc, South Eastern Power Networks plc and Eastern Power Networks plc, all being subsidiaries of UK Power Networks Holdings Limited. The main types of matters upon which instructions will be issued are: a) the transfer of freehold sites for use as electricity substations; b) the taking of leases of electricity substations; c) the taking of deeds of grant of easements in relation to electric lines and other plant; d) surrenders and variations of leases e) dealing with opposed S25 Notices; and f) ancillary agreements, for example agreements for lease, relocation agreements etc. Instructions will be issued by surveyors within the UK Power Networks Operational Property and Consents team who are based in the different regions where the DNOs operate. Instructions will be issued in a standard format using an Acquisition of Property ("AOP") form. It is expected that the firms will have a portal set up on their websites to which instructions can be sent and regular updates of progress will be posted. Instructions should be acknowledged, and confirmation of the relevant fee earner notified within 24 hours of receipt of the instructions. Firms will be required to use the standard draft documents which have been devised by the DNOs for use in the relevant areas. The standard documents will be available via a website set up by UKPN and firms will be required to download the relevant document and follow the guidelines issued from time to time by UKPN in relation to the use of the website. Attendance at regular meetings with the in-house legal team at UKPN with other panel firms will be required in order to discuss processes and any changes to standard documents and legal developments which are of mutual interest. Firms will be expected to provide a lead partner and fee earners with different ranges of experience for the work and to maintain the teams dealing with matters so far as possible and only to make changes to the team members with the approval of the DNOs. The number of new matters within this area is approximately 50 per month split across the three UK Power Networks DNOs by EPN - 24 LPN - 14 SPN - 12 Renewal: Initial term of 4 years and option to extend up to 2 further years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016151-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2023 at 13:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016151-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://ukpowernetworks.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ProcurementDocumentManagement/EVA4eBFILPtApkz_KPMU2CYByuxE7cPpMUrikALOyq0yGQ?e=3216TJ - https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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