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title: "66/132kV Cable Installation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067831"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# 66/132kV Cable Installation Framework

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067831

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## Summary

The procurement process under the framework titled "66/132kV Cable Installation Framework" was handled by National Grid UK Limited, a private utility, headquartered in London. The tender focuses on works related to the installation of 66kV, 132kV, or lower voltage cable circuits and associated infrastructure. The framework agreement was awarded on 29 June 2026, and it is for a contract period beginning on 13 July 2026 and ending on 12 July 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This selective procurement utilised a competitive flexible procedure and covers locations in the UK, specifically the East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, and South Wales. The entire procurement holds a gross value of £96 million in the works industry category.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for large-scale infrastructure companies, especially those skilled in cable installation and related engineering services. With high-quality technical requirements comprising 70% of the selection criteria, businesses with proven capabilities in handling complex engineering projects and compliance with utilities and roadway regulations will find this especially beneficial. Companies like Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited, OCU Services Limited, and others have already secured positions within this framework, indicating a fertile ground for growth in sectors like civil engineering and electrical installation, particularly for businesses adept at managing substantial public utility projects.

## Notice

The contracting entity for this framework is National Grid UK Limited, but will be available for use by any of the Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group. This includes, but is not limited to National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Ventures, National Grid Electricity Distribution East Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution West Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution South West and National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales. The successful framework contractors will be required to carry out the full installation of 66kV, 132kV and/or lower voltage cable circuits and associated earth wires / continuity conductors and NGED Telecom ducts inclusive of all jointing, testing and commissioning as specified for the individual route/project being tendered for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060907-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000,000 |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 UK LIMITED |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | A THOMAS PLANT HIRE; BALFOUR BEATTY UTILITY SOLUTIONS; CIRCET (UK; EXCALON; M & A DOOCEY CIVIL ENGINEERING; NETWORK PLUS SERVICES; OCU SERVICES; UNITED INFRASTRUCTURE POWER T&D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060907-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030023-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029272-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060907-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030023-2026
  31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029272-2026
  30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://ww.dooceygroup.co.uk
- http://www.circet.ie/
- http://www.nationalgrid.com
- https://excalon.com/
- https://networkplus.co.uk/
- https://www.athomasplanthire.co.uk/
- https://www.balfourbeatty.com/what-we-do/sectors/energy-transition-security/transmission-distribution/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ocugroup.com/

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