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title: "District Network Operator Grid Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab9f"
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# District Network Operator Grid Upgrade

Buyer: MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab9f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Mining Remediation Authority pertains to a project titled "District Network Operator Grid Upgrade". This involves upgrading the Deerplay MWTS grid to enable connections for a Battery Energy Storage system supporting an existing solar PV system. Located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, the contract has already reached the completion stage. The procurement, dated 2nd June 2026, was executed using a direct method for projects below the competitive threshold, with some contestable works completed through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. Industry categories include mains connections, site preparation, and electrical installation work, with contract work commencing on 26th June 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 26th February 2027.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in electrical installation and civil engineering works to engage in projects that enhance energy infrastructure. Although no additional suppliers were enlisted through the competitive process, the project provides opportunities for future strategic partnerships, particularly for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions and grid management. The awarded company, Electricity North West Limited, demonstrates the value of having established capabilities in handling both contestable and non-contestable works, which ensures reliability and quality in such essential projects. This highlights an advantageous landscape for companies aiming to align with public sector infrastructure developments geared towards renewable energy enhancements.

## Notice

This contract is for District Network Operator (DNO) grid upgrade works at Deerplay MWTS to enable the connection to the grid of Battery Energy Storage to facilitate the solar PV system that is already installed. Installing a Battery storage system will enable more utilisation of the solar electricity that is generated and reduce the amount of electricity that is generated and not used and exported back out to the grid. These works fall under contestable and non-contestable works, which means that the works must be completed by the DNO for the non-contestable and can be offered externally of the DNO for the non-contestable works. in this instance the DNO is SP Electricity North West (Electricity North West Limited) Non-Contestable The DNO are responsible for the stability and security of their network and so they directly control any work that connects to it. We are unable to choose any other supplier to complete these works, as all non-contestable works must be carried out by the DNO or their representatives. Contestable A RFQ competitive procurement process was undertaken for the cable installation and related works, with four suppliers invited to submit quotations. Despite these efforts, no quotes were received. This demonstrates that multiple suppliers were approached in a fair and transparent manner. The Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is able to carry out the contestable works directly. Using the DNO for these works ensures improved scheduling and maintains the required standard of quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051966-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,662 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINING REMEDIATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG18 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Mansfield |
| Electoral ward | Berry Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Mansfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31311000 - Mains connections
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051966-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051966-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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