---
title: "Alkylbenzene cable fluid"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061292"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-30"
---

# Alkylbenzene cable fluid

Buyer: UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061292

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## Summary

UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited, located at Newington House, 237 Southwark Bridge Road, London, is the buying organisation for a procurement process involving alkylbenzene cable fluid, classified under the industry category of various chemical products. This procurement is situated within the utilities sector and is specifically related to the West Midlands region. The tender process was completed using a direct award method under Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act, given the technical exclusivity of the supplier, H&R ChemPharm (UK) Limited. The award stage is pending, with a contract period scheduled from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030, and the award value estimated at £4,000,000. The legal basis for this procurement rests on the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses with exclusive rights or advanced technical capabilities, particularly those in the chemical supply sector. H&R ChemPharm (UK) Limited, as the sole provider in the UK capable of meeting the specific requirements for alkylbenzene cable fluid, highlights a significant opportunity for niche suppliers. Businesses adept in specialised chemical product distribution, especially those with custom formulation capabilities, would find this type of procurement process highly advantageous for expanding their footprint in the utilities market.

## Notice

Alkylbenzene cable fluid is a product that is extracted from crude oil and refined according to the specification.

### Procurement Information

Logic for Direct Source- Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act. Schedule 5 of PA23 applies when a unique supplier possesses exclusive rights or technical expertise, making them the only viable option, and when competition is absent for technical reasons. H&R ChemPharm is currently the sole UK distributor for this product. Procurement, together with Asset Management, have reviewed the UK marketplace, but there are no other available options meeting the required specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008305-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H&R CHEMPHARM (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24960000 - Various chemical products

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 09:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008305-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008305-2026
  30th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hur.com/en/hur-ag/locations/europe/hr-chempharm-uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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