---
title: "100917 Amersham AIS Bay Extension & SGT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065688"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# 100917 Amersham AIS Bay Extension & SGT

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065688

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC, operating in the private utility sector, with the aim to expand and enhance the electricity transmission network through essential upgrades at the Amersham Substation in London, United Kingdom. This process, titled "100917 Amersham AIS Bay Extension & SGT", faced urgency due to the prior contractor entering administration. The procurement stage is complete, with BAM NUTTALL LIMITED appointed as the supplier through a direct award method. Key dates include contract initiation on 17 February 2026, followed by a contract period ending on 11 January 2027. The contract categorically falls within the scope of works, specifically relating to substation construction within the UK region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large enterprises capable of handling extensive infrastructure developments. Companies specialising in construction and utilities services, such as BAM NUTTALL LIMITED, are ideal candidates due to the scale and specialised nature of the required works. This project contributes to the UK's clean energy initiatives, offering businesses aligned with sustainable practices a chance to secure their role within the national infrastructure development. The direct award procurement method ensures swift commencement and continuity, benefitting companies that can respond promptly to critical path activities and regulatory commitments.

## Notice

This contract relates to the delivery of works and related services at Amersham 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/014527-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,700,000 |
| 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 | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232220 - Substation construction work

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014527-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014527-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014523-2026
  17th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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