{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-078ad9-2026-10-20T09:36:47+01:00", "date": "2026-10-20T09:36:47+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-078ad9", "initiationType": "tender", "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": { "name": "Emma Judge", "email": "emma.judge@nationalgrid.com" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "privateUtility", "description": "Private utility" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-04508773", "name": "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" }, "tender": { "id": "WS5791307528", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "SF6 Recycle and Re-use Framework", "description": "National Grid intends to tender for the provision of a comprehensive SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride) management service to support the recovery, reuse, storage, treatment, distribution and disposal of National Grid-owned SF6. The contract will support National Grid's objectives of maximising reuse, reducing emissions, maintaining security of supply and ensuring full traceability of all SF6 managed on its behalf. The appointed Supplier will be required to provide an end-to-end service covering the complete lifecycle of SF6 under National Grid ownership, including: * Collection of recovered SF6 from National Grid sites. * Provision of suitable storage vessels and associated logistics. * Transportation of SF6 in compliance with all applicable legislation. * Testing, analysis and classification of recovered gas. * Processing, reclamation and recycling of SF6 to Technical Grade SF6. * Management of a dedicated National Grid-owned SF6 stockpile. * Secure storage and inventory management. * Distribution and delivery of certified Technical Grade SF6 to National Grid locations. * Disposal of non-recoverable SF6 and contaminated gas, if instructed by National Grid. * Maintenance of complete digital traceability and reporting. The Supplier shall demonstrate the capability, capacity and competence to: Collect, Process, Store and Distribute SF6 * Collect SF6 from National Grid sites across England and Wales. * Test and classify recovered gas in accordance with BS EN IEC 60480 and associated standards. * Process treatable SF6 into Technical Grade SF6 suitable for reuse. * Maintain sufficient storage capacity and stockpile management arrangements to support National Grid operational requirements. * Supply and distribute certified Technical Grade SF6 to National Grid locations, including urgent delivery requirements where necessary. Manage Disposal Activities * Safely manage contaminated and non-recoverable SF6. * Provide disposal services through appropriately licensed and authorised facilities. * Maintain full traceability through to final destruction. * Provide auditable destruction certification and disposal records. * Ensure disposal activities are only undertaken following written instruction from National Grid. Digital Tracking and Traceability The Supplier shall implement and maintain a secure digital tracking and inventory management system providing: * Real-time inventory visibility. * End-to-end traceability of all consignments. * Tracking from recovery through storage, processing, delivery and disposal. * Unique identification of consignments, vessels and processed batches. * Full movement, transaction and audit history. * Provision and recording of inventory data, certificates, analysis results and reports. Environmental Objectives The contract will prioritise: * Promote SF6 reuse and reclamation. * Minimisation of SF6 emissions. * Prevention of intentional releases to atmosphere. * Reduction of disposal volumes wherever technically feasible. * Transparent reporting of recovery, reuse, disposal and emissions performance. All SF6 managed under the contract shall remain the property of National Grid at all times. The supplier will be expected to provide all labour, facilities, equipment, transportation, testing, reporting and management resources necessary to deliver the service. At contract commencement, the successful Supplier will be expected to assume management of National Grid's existing Category A SF6 stockpile of approximately 13.26 tonnes and integrate the inventory into its traceability, storage and stock management arrangements.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "24100000", "description": "Gases" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "63121110", "description": "Gas storage services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKC", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKD", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKE", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKF", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKG", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKI", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKL", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 1110000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "National Grid intends to conduct a Competitive Flexible Procedure a single tender submission stage. Suppliers are requested to register their interest to enable secure onboarding to National Grid's Ariba sourcing platform. Following onboarding, National Grid will issue the confidential procurement documents through Ariba, the tender documents, including the technical requirements, commercial schedules, contract documents and response templates. Suppliers will submit a complete tender through Ariba. National Grid will assess tenders against the published award criteria and assessment methodology. Tender evaluation will commence upon receipt of completed submissions once the tender event has ended. There will be no limit on number of successful suppliers going through to negotiations." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "utilities" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "maximumParticipants": 1, "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "closed", "description": "The contracting entity for this Framework is National Grid UK Limited, and only the following Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group will be able to call-off the Framework; National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Electricity Distribution." } }, "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; emma.judge@nationalgrid.com National Grid Procurement will issue the tender documents via SAP Ariba - www.ariba.com to those suppliers that have expressed their interest in response to this notice.", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-11-13T12:00:00Z", "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-12-21T23:59:59Z" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1110000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Commercial", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Commercial", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Suppliers may be required to demonstrate that they have the legal and financial capacity to perform the contract. This will include demonstrating sufficient financial standing, taking account of the nature, complexity, value, duration and risk profile of the contract, and an ability to meet all applicable legal, statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to its performance. The detailed conditions of participation, supporting evidence requirements, assessment methodology and any applicable minimum thresholds will be set out in the associated tender documentation issued to suppliers." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Suppliers will be required to demonstrate the technical ability, relevant experience, competent resources, systems and organisational capability necessary to perform the contract. This includes meeting National Grid's applicable standard supplier requirements and all project-specific technical requirements. Detailed conditions of participation, minimum standards and evidence requirements will be provided in the associated tender documentation issued through National Grid's e-tendering platform. References to particular qualifications, accreditations or standards include permitted equivalents." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The Term may be extended by National Grid for a further period of up to 24 months in 12-month intervals by notice in writing given not less than one (1) month prior to the expiry of the Term." } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "098528-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098528-2026", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T14:20:03+01:00", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "A-24372", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "Expression of interest form", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24372", "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet" }, { "id": "098771-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098771-2026", "datePublished": "2026-10-20T09:36:47+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "language": "en" }