Open2164 days left · closes 11:59pm, Tuesday 31 August 2032

Mains replacement & Associated works

Cadent Gas Limited · Private utility

In brief

Cadent Gas Limited is looking for suppliers for construction and heating and plumbing work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The notice does not state a value.

It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 31 August 2032.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Tuesday 31 August 2032

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 208 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

Conditions

  • There will be no fees for suppliers to sign up to this QUDM.

Tender documents

What the notice says

This QUDM will provide a platform for Local Delivery Partners (LDP's) to support the delivery of our Planned Gas Mains and Services works, primarily focused on the delivery of Mains Replacement (MRP) and Non-Mains Replacement Programs (Non-MRP) and other related gas mains and services works, including but not limited to customer connections, reinforcements, built-over mains, services and associated works. The main replacements works will comprise of excavation, back fill, and reinstatement to facilitate Mains and Service replacement and abandonment. The scope of the gas works may be design and build or build only and can range from either one-off projects to small programmes of work.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Tuesday 31 August 2032. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Gas Pipelines Mains and Services
What this lot covers

Gas pipeline and mains services (up to the meter).

Construction—
Electric and Gas Meter Box Installation
What this lot covers

Supply and install externally fitted gas and electricity meter box covers or over boxes. Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

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Gas Safety Inspection
What this lot covers

Inspection and testing of gas appliances and pipe work to ensure compliance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations for Landlord Certificate purposes. Technical inspection and testing services.

Architecture and engineering—
Gas Installations
What this lot covers

Gas Safe (or CORGI for Northern Ireland) registered installers of all types of gas facilities. Gas-fitting installation work.

Construction, Heating, plumbing and ventilation—
Directional Drilling
What this lot covers

Horizontal directional drilling for pipe, duct or cable installation underground without disturbing surface structures. Trenchless services installation under motorways, highways, waterways or railways. General construction work for pipelines

Construction—
Impact Moling
What this lot covers

Creation of borehole by percussive mole (soil displacement hammer), compacting and displacing ground rather than excavation and removal, including installation of new pipe or conduit as part of process. General construction work for pipelines

Construction—
Asphalt Surfacing
What this lot covers

Laying asphalt surfacing (thin layer technology) for roads. Various surface works.

Construction, Highways and street lighting—
Asphalt Surfacing (Machine Laid)
What this lot covers

Laying asphalt surfacing (thin layer technology) for roads. Various surface works. Machine laid

Construction, Highways and street lighting—

Timeline

  1. Dynamic market intention notice · UK13, notice 090084-2026

About the buyer

Cadent Gas LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

33

Awards

11

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From notice 090084-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.