Pole Planting Framework
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-06c361 · NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Closed. Submission deadline: 14 October 2026. Estimated value: £216,000,000.
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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 £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…
Lots (4)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pole Planting Framework - East Midlands | 43300000 Construction machinery and equipment | £30,240,000 |
| 2 | Pole Planting Framework - West Midlands | 43300000 Construction machinery and equipment | £28,080,000 |
| 3 | Pole Planting Framework - South West | 43300000 Construction machinery and equipment | £103,680,000 |
| 4 | Pole Planting Framework - South Wales | 43300000 Construction machinery and equipment | £54,000,000 |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 069416-2026 | 23 July 2026 |
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- The estimated value published by the buyer is £216,000,000.
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- The contracting authority is NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED (United Kingdom).
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