---
title: "National Grid"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069328"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069328.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# National Grid

Buyer: UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069328

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## Summary

UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited has initiated a public procurement process titled "National Grid" related to the electricity transmission industry, with a focus on goods, specifically switchgear. This procurement falls under the private utility sector and involves significant collaboration between the buyer and the supplier, National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc. The procurement method used for this process is a direct award, justified by the technical necessity of the interconnected networks. The procurement was completed successfully, with the award dated 7th May 2026 and the contract period spanning from 21st May 2026 to 31st May 2027. Located in London, this contract underscores a substantial interaction within the utilities special regime sector.

This procurement presents unique business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting technical requirements in the utilities industry. Businesses specialising in electrical works and those with a core competency in managing large transmission networks are particularly well-suited to such collaborations. The nature of this tender, focusing on direct technical requirements and inter-network connections, signals a growth avenue for firms adept in undertaking complex electrical integrations and asset management within the UK's electricity transmission sector.

## Notice

National Grid Asset Transfer

### Procurement Information

National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (NGET) is the owner of transmission network assets across UK Power Networks distribution networks, as such, interconnection between the transmission and distribution networks requires payment between the two companies for various activities. On occasion Asset Transfer Agreements (ATA) are required, similarly, land transfers, transmission use of system payments, skilled resource to undertake activities such as electrical works, supervision and/or design compliance. No other supplier can compliantly undertake these requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047138-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £476,949 |
| 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 | 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 | NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31214000 - Switchgear

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047138-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041836-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047138-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041836-2026
  7th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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