{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c361-2026-07-03T12:35:48+01:00", "date": "2026-07-03T12:35:48+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c361", "initiationType": "tender", "planning": { "documents": [ { "id": "062764-2026", "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice", "noticeType": "UK3", "description": "Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062764-2026", "datePublished": "2026-07-03T12:35:48+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-04508773", "name": "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "04508773" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PGTR-4481-CJPQ" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "1-3 Strand", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "WC2N 5EH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI32" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "Victoria.Adams@nationalgrid.com" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "id": "privateUtility", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Private utility" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-04508773", "name": "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" }, "tender": { "id": "WS5718691657", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Pole Planting Framework", "description": "National Grid's objective is to select appropriate suppliers to create a Pole Planting Framework to supply services across the East and West Midlands, South West England and South Wales regions. The anticipated term of the framework will be a 5 year initial term with 3 1-year extension options if National Grid choose to exercise the right to extend. National Grid UK spend approximately PS27,000,000 per annum on Pole Planting Services however please note, this is an indicative figure across all areas and there is no guarantee of volumes under this Framework. The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. Provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood poles and/or associated stays. 2. Transportation of transformers, switchgear, poles, and associated materials to site, including support with their erection, dismantling, and the removal of redundant equipment as scrap. 3. Trenching, installation, repair, and testing of earthing systems; trenching and installation of service cables; and construction of joint bays at the base of overhead line poles operating on: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques.", "status": "planned", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "43300000", "description": "Construction machinery and equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45232210", "description": "Overhead line construction" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71500000", "description": "Construction-related services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKF", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "43300000", "description": "Construction machinery and equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45232210", "description": "Overhead line construction" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71500000", "description": "Construction-related services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKG", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "43300000", "description": "Construction machinery and equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45232210", "description": "Overhead line construction" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71500000", "description": "Construction-related services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "43300000", "description": "Construction machinery and equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45232210", "description": "Overhead line construction" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71500000", "description": "Construction-related services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKL14", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKL16", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKL17", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKL18", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKL21", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKL22", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKL24", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "4" } ], "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "utilities" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true }, "submissionMethodDetails": "Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to victoria.adams@nationalgrid.com Completed forms must be returned no later than 16:00 BST on Monday 13th July 2026 to allow for suppliers to be on-boarded for the next stage of the tender process. After the Tender Notice is issued on Find a Tender, National Grid Procurement will issue the tender documents via SAP Ariba to those suppliers that have expressed their interest in response to this notice. The tender stages will be as follows: Pre-qualification; shortlisted suppliers invited to ITT/RFP; shortlisted suppliers invited to negotiations; award.", "submissionTerms": { "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-07-31T23:59:59+01:00", "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-12-07T23:59:59Z" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Pole Planting Framework - East Midlands", "description": "The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. The provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood poles and/or associated stays. 2. Transportation of transformers, switchgear, poles, and associated materials to site, including support with their erection, dismantling, and the removal of redundant equipment as scrap. 3. Trenching, installation, repair, and testing of earthing systems; trenching and installation of service cables; and construction of joint bays at the base of overhead line poles operating on: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques.", "status": "planned", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to victoria.adams@nationalgrid.com Completed forms must be returned no later than 16:00 BST on Monday 13th July 2026 to allow for suppliers to be on-boarded for the next stage of the tender process. 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Trenching, installation, repair, and testing of earthing systems; trenching and installation of service cables; and construction of joint bays at the base of overhead line poles operating on: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques.", "status": "planned", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to victoria.adams@nationalgrid.com Completed forms must be returned no later than 16:00 BST on Monday 13th July 2026 to allow for suppliers to be on-boarded for the next stage of the tender process. 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Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques.", "status": "planned", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to victoria.adams@nationalgrid.com Completed forms must be returned no later than 16:00 BST on Monday 13th July 2026 to allow for suppliers to be on-boarded for the next stage of the tender process. After the Tender Notice is issued on Find a Tender, National Grid Procurement will issue the tender documents via SAP Ariba to those suppliers that have expressed their interest in response to this notice. The tender stages will be as follows: Pre-qualification; shortlisted suppliers invited to ITT/RFP; shortlisted suppliers invited to negotiations; award." } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-01-31T23:59:59Z" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Pole Planting Framework - South Wales", "description": "The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. Provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood poles and/or associated stays. 2. Transportation of transformers, switchgear, poles, and associated materials to site, including support with their erection, dismantling, and the removal of redundant equipment as scrap. 3. Trenching, installation, repair, and testing of earthing systems; trenching and installation of service cables; and construction of joint bays at the base of overhead line poles operating on: - Low Voltage (up to 1 kV) - High Voltage (11 kV) - Extra High Voltage (33 kV / 66 kV) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques.", "status": "planned", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity should complete the attached 'Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form' and return it to victoria.adams@nationalgrid.com Completed forms must be returned no later than 16:00 BST on Monday 13th July 2026 to allow for suppliers to be on-boarded for the next stage of the tender process. 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