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title: "100891 Bicker Fen AGR SGT1 Tertiary Connection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061278"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# 100891 Bicker Fen AGR SGT1 Tertiary Connection

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061278

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## Summary

The National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC has concluded a direct award for the project titled "100891 Bicker Fen AGR SGT1 Tertiary Connection," focused on delivering critical works and related services at the Bicker Fen Substation. This urgent procurement falls under the private utility category and involves substantial infrastructure upgrades essential for the expansion of the UK’s electricity transmission network, supporting a shift towards cleaner energy. Following the administration of the initially contracted company, Gunning Transmission & Distribution Services Limited, National Grid swiftly appointed OCU Utility Services Limited as the replacement contractor. The procurement decision was driven by the need to maintain the project's timeline, with the contract formalised by 29 January 2026, ensuring continuity in meeting regulatory and customer obligations. The project's total value is £6,000,000, and the work is set to span from 30 January 2026 to 28 May 2027, across multiple UK regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in substation construction and related infrastructure improvements. OCU Utility Services Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been selected for their capacity to manage such urgent and large-scale works, exemplifying the potential benefits for firms with established capabilities in the utilities sector. Companies with expertise in delivering utility transformation projects under tight timelines, and those well-versed in managing direct awards and maintaining supply chain continuity, stand to gain from engaging with projects of this nature. Additionally, firms that are part of frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems should be prepared to respond promptly to similar urgent requirements, which are crucial for supporting the UK's infrastructure development and renewable energy goals.

## Notice

This contract relates to the delivery of works and related services at Bicker Fen Substation (the "Works"). The Works were previously allocated to Gunning Transmission & Distribution Services Limited - in Administration ("GTDS"). GTDS went into administration on Friday 16 January 2026 and is unable to progress or complete delivery of the Works. As a consequence, National Grid has had to move at significant pace to appoint a replacement contractor for the Works, to progress critical path activities, maintain (as far as practicable) the programme for the works, and satisfy regulatory, customer and other commitments. The Works contribute to the ongoing expansion of the electricity transmission network, delivering essential upgrades to the grid to support the UK's move away from fossil fuels and increased clean energy generation. Various other projects are also being re-allocated to other contractors for similar reasons, while the delivery of further works (previously allocated to GTDS) is being supported by National Grid's existing framework contractors.

### Procurement Information

The Works are strictly necessary to continue the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure upgrades as part of the ongoing enhancement of the grid. By bringing on the replacement contractor almost immediately through this direct award, National Grid is seeking to minimise and mitigate the delay to the Works arising from the administration of GTDS and maintain continuity of the supply chain and otherwise secure continuity on site. National Grid intends to have the contract in place before the end of January 2026, so within 2 weeks of GTDS' administration. While some earlier contingency planning was possible, National Grid could not reasonably have commenced a competitive tendering procedure before GTDS' administration was confirmed and there is no time to run such a procedure between the date of administration and the required into-contract date. The urgency is unavoidable as it is attributable solely to the administration of GTDS which could not have been foreseen when the Works were allocated to GTDS and was not confirmed until 16 January. National Grid has explored other alternatives to this direct award, including the use of its existing frameworks and allocation through its construction dynamic purchasing system, but no other route was found to be suitable in the circumstances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008261-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 28 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCU UTILITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232220 - Substation construction work

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 18:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008261-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 18:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008250-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008261-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008250-2026
  29th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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