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title: "256_24 Highway Electrical Connections provided by Independent Connection Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0471c0"
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# 256_24 Highway Electrical Connections provided by Independent Connection Providers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0471c0

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## Summary

ESPO, acting as a Central Purchasing Body, has initiated a tender process for the establishment of a national framework titled "256_24 Highway Electrical Connections provided by Independent Connection Providers". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights" (CPV: 50232000). The service provision extends throughout the entire UK and involves distribution network operator and independent distribution network operator networks, including privately owned networks. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage with critical deadlines for submissions set to end on 10 October 2024. The contract period will commence on 26 November 2024 and continue through 25 November 2026, with potential extensions of up to 24 additional months. ESPO is inviting bids through an open procedure and stresses the necessity for service providers to be accredited under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in electrical installation, construction of highways, and street-lighting equipment. SMEs and large enterprises that meet the accreditation requirements can compete effectively. With a projected total value of £25,000,000, the framework agreement segments into two lots, each offering specific opportunities for design, installation, disconnection, and maintenance of electrical connections. Such a framework can significant advantage companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhance their market position, and secure long-term contracts. High-quality performance in this tender can lead to inclusion in future framework agreements with ESPO Trading Limited, providing further business growth and diversification opportunities.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to establish a national framework for the provision of highway electrical connections on Distribution Network Operators and Independent Distribution Network Operators networks ('Contestable' Works) and highway electrical connections on privately owned networks throughout the UK. In some cases, service providers will also be required to carry out minor installation works. All service providers must be accredited under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) presently operated by Lloyds Register.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Highway Electrical Connections on DNOs or IDNOs Networks (Contestable Works)

The requirement under Lot 1 is for low voltage contestable works as follows: * Design of connections * Connections of unmetered supplies * Disconnections of unmetered supplies * Transfers of unmetered supplies * New Connections to unmetered supplies * Overhead cable connections / transfers / disconnections - to include 3-phase connections to feeder pillars of street furniture including but not limited to street lighting, illuminated bollards, traffic signals, etc, to unmetered supplies. Associated civil engineering works such as trench excavation, reinstatement, duct installation and backfilling up to tile tape level are also included.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Highway Electrical Connections on DNOs or IDNOs Networks (Contestable Works) and Privately-owned Networks, and Minor Installation Works

The requirement under Lot 2, in addition to Contestable Works listed in Lot 1 above, is for highway electrical connections on privately owned cables, and minor installation works as follows: * Private cable: joint, connection, termination, cable in duct, trench excavation and reinstatement and fault finding (locate and repair) * Supply (if required) and installation of feeder pillar * Supply (if required), installation, erection and removal of illuminated street furniture * Supply (if required), erection and removal of columns * Traffic management provision

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002595-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,500,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | ALTITUDE SERVICES; CABLE TEST; CARBON POINT CONNECTIONS; E.ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS; ELECTRICAL TESTING; MARLBOROUGH HIGHWAYS; MEGA ELECTRICAL NW; SERCONNECT; SOLUTIONS 30 |

## 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
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 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

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002595-2025
- 10 Sep 2024 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028982-2024
- 21 Jun 2024 at 10:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019142-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

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