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UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited · Private utility

In brief

UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited is looking for suppliers for training and education work (London).

It is a framework worth up to £3,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

This is the first stage: register your interest by 2pm, Monday 5 October 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
1:30pm, Friday 18 September 2026
Express interest by
2pm, Monday 5 October 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Technical Assessment 35% · Best and Final Offer 65%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £3,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

What the notice says

National qualifications including supported studies

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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: eu.mu.ariba.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 1:30pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
  5. Register your interest before 2pm, Monday 5 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085495-2026

About the buyer

UK Power Networks (Operations) LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

30

Awards

17
All tenders and awards from UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited

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From notice 085495-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.