---
title: "PLACE773H Non-contestable DNO Work in National Grid Electricity Distribution Network Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050714"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# PLACE773H Non-contestable DNO Work in National Grid Electricity Distribution Network Area

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050714

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for non-contestable work on cables supplying highway electrical assets within the National Grid Electricity Distribution Network area in Derbyshire. The procurement falls under the services category with the contract being directly awarded to the National Grid Electricity Distribution. This direct award, which is essential due to regulatory requirements by Ofgem, covers services classified under electrical-system repair. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 14 May 2025, with the corresponding contract period running from 7 May 2025 to 6 May 2026. The gross value of the contract stands at £300,000.

This tender provides significant business growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in electrical-system repair services, given its focus on regulated, non-contestable work. Companies that are experienced and approved in carrying out tasks within the scope of a Distribution Network Operator's operations will find such opportunities valuable. Moreover, businesses with existing technical capabilities and regulatory compliance for working on essential infrastructure services will be well-placed to benefit from engaging with similar future tenders from public authorities like Derbyshire County Council.

## Notice

Direct award of non-contestable work on the cables supplying highway electrical assets in Derbyshire to the Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Non-contestable works are connections work that must be carried out by the DNO and are regulated by Ofgem.

### Procurement Information

Non-contestable works are connections work that must be carried out by the DNO and are regulated by Ofgem.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021158-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 6 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021158-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 14:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016823-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016819-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021158-2025
  14th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016823-2025
  24th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016819-2025
  24th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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