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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 £27,000,000 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:
The Works may include:
Tender notice (UK4). Open for bids. The submission deadline and how to submit are on this notice.
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No supplier information available.
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Pole Planting Framework - East Midlands Feb 2027 – Jan 2032 | £30,240,000 | active |
| Lot 2 Pole Planting Framework - West Midlands Feb 2027 – Jan 2032 | £28,080,000 | active |
| Lot 3 Pole Planting Framework - South West Feb 2027 – Jan 2032 | £103,680,000 | active |
| Lot 4 Pole Planting Framework - South Wales Feb 2027 – Jan 2032 | £54,000,000 | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.