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title: "HVDC Cable Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0420f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED"
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# HVDC Cable Framework

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0420f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the HVDC Cable Framework is led by National Grid UK Limited, known for its significant global presence in electricity and gas networks, with operations based in the UK. This framework is aimed at addressing the expanding HVDC requirements for projects, including design, manufacture, testing, and installation of HVDC submarine and underground cables. Classified under construction work, the procurement falls under the 'works' category, focusing on areas like cable lay and burial, and onshore installation. The project covers multiple regions, particularly in the UK, with a significant procurement value of £21.3 billion. The procurement method adopted is selective, involving a negotiated procedure with prior competition. The tender stage is active, with a key submission deadline on 15th January 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale manufacturers and installers with expertise in HVDC cable systems. Companies equipped to handle high-voltage electrical components and those experienced in infrastructure projects can benefit significantly from participating. Ideal contenders would be those able to deliver end-to-end services in cable manufacturing, installation, and engineering design, maximizing the potential to secure subcontracts within this vast framework. Firms capable of forming consortia or joint ventures could also enhance their competitive edge, as it allows for combining resources and expertise to meet the tender's comprehensive demands. Given National Grid's influential role and the scale of investments, businesses within the energy infrastructure sector could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

National Grid is an international Electricity and Gas Network Company and one of the largest investor owned energy companies in the world, based in the United Kingdom with operations in the north-east of the United States of America too. National Grid has established a multi-year HVDC Cable Framework to service its growing HVDC requirements. National Grid also has a developing portfolio of HVDC projects in the US, these works will be subject to a separate Procurement exercise. Please note that the scope of the HVDC Cable Framework includes but is not limited to the following areas: - Design, manufacture, testing and commissioning of HVDC submarine and underground cable systems, including but not limited to extruded and mass-impregnated non-draining cable systems at different voltage ratings as well as all associated cable accessories - HVDC submarine cable lay and burial - HVDC onshore underground cable system delivery, installation and associated civil engineering works as required (to be defined on a project-specific basis) - Cable spares requirements including spare cable storage (to be defined on a project-specific basis) - Design, engineer, prepare, procure and install landfall HDD (Horizontal Direct Drilling) ducts asrequired for each landfall (To be defined on a project-specific basis). - Front-end engineering design services, in relation to any or all of the aforementioned scope (to be defined on a project-specific basis)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this Procurement includes c.15 HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) projects; certain projects, and other identified projects that it is currently anticipated will be of similar size and value and will be identified as infrastructure to enable the connection of 50GW of Offshore Wind by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. The scope also comprises other as-yet unidentified additional major HVDC projects, the precise location and nature of which is not yet known but which will share the same key features as the other projects. The HVDC Cable Framework is intended to be used for the delivery of National Grids HVDC Cable portfolio of projects.

Options: The initial Framework duration is 60 (sixty) months, with the option to extend for up to 36 (thirty-six) months via single or multiple fixed terms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061176-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,300,000,000 |
| Lots value | £21,300,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5EH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NKT HV CABLES; PRYSMIAN POWERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31321300 - High-voltage cable
- 31321500 - Submarine cable
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061176-2025
- 21 Mar 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010596-2025
- 1 Dec 2023 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035471-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://service.ariba.com/
- https://www.nationalgrid.com/

## Provenance

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