Pole Planting Framework
National Grid UK Limited · Private utility
In brief
National Grid UK Limited is looking for suppliers for construction and architecture and engineering work (East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, Wales).
It is a framework worth up to £216,000,000 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 1 February 2027.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Bids close at midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Express interest by
- 11:59pm, Friday 31 July 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026
Miss the interest deadline and you cannot bid, even though the bid deadline is later.
How bids are scored
Technical 70% · Commercial 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £216,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Tender documents
- Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form · spreadsheet
- Tender documents · spreadsheet
The buyer expects to buy this again around May 2034.
What the notice says
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.…Read the full description
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- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Planting Framework - East Midlands 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 What this lot coversThe Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across the East Midlands, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. The 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: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques. | Construction, Architecture and engineering | £30,240,000 |
| Pole Planting Framework - West Midlands 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 What this lot coversThe Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across the West Midlands, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. The 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: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques. | Construction, Architecture and engineering | £28,080,000 |
| Pole Planting Framework - South West 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 What this lot coversThe Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across the South West of England, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. The 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: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques. | Construction, Architecture and engineering | £103,680,000 |
| Pole Planting Framework - South Wales 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 What this lot coversThe Works cover some or all of the activities listed below across South Wales, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. The 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: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques. | Construction, Architecture and engineering | £54,000,000 |
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 062764-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 069416-2026
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From notice 062764-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 July 2026, last updated 23 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.