---
title: "Diversion of Gas Mains - West Winch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666b1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Diversion of Gas Mains - West Winch

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666b1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council, aiming to divert gas mains in West Winch to facilitate the construction of a new housing access road. This contract falls under the industry category 'Gas Supply Mains Construction Work' and is carried out via a direct award to NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period set from 6th May 2026 to 5th May 2027. The justification for the direct award is exclusive rights held by the supplier, as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, making them the only feasible choice for this project. Key dates include the future signature date scheduled for 21st March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in infrastructure and public works, specifically those specialising in utility diversions and collaborations with large-scale operations. Although the project has been awarded directly to NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC, companies with relevant capabilities should consider networking and partnership opportunities for future similar projects, especially those with intellectual property rights or exclusive technical capabilities in the gas supply sector. Businesses that can provide alternative solutions or collaborate on complementary services may find potential growth avenues by aligning with entities like Norfolk County Council for subsequent undertakings.

## Notice

We wish to award a contract to National Gas Transmission for diversion of gas mains to allow construction of the West Winch Housing Access Road. We are using this process as only this supplier can work on their own gas main.

### Procurement Information

The justification is Schedule 5 Paragraph 5 of Procurement Act 2023. 5. The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. We are using this process as only this supplier can work on their own gas main. (a) as owner of the asset, the supplier has the exclusive right to undertake works on it, and (b) it is necessary to divert the apparatus in order to be able to construct the road.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021496-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 5 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45231221 - Gas supply mains construction work

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021496-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021496-2026
  10th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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