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Provision of Plant Hire Services

National Grid UK Limited · Private utility

In brief

National Grid UK Limited has announced plans to buy construction and vehicle and fleet work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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, Saturday 19 September 2026

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

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 423 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.

Tender documents

What the notice says

National Grid has a requirement for the provision of Plant Hire services to support operational, capital delivery, maintenance, emergency response and infrastructure activities across the UK. The requirement encompasses the supply, delivery, collection, maintenance and support of a wide range of plant and equipment, together with associated services. National Grid's objectives are to secure a safe, compliant, responsive and cost-effective Plant Hire solution that supports business operations while delivering value, sustainability benefits and continuous improvement throughout the contract term. The scope is expected to include the following service categories: Cranes and lifting solutions Powered access equipment General plant and equipment The requirement is primarily for the provision of plant and equipment hire services without operators across Cranes, Powered Access and General Plant categories.

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. Register your interest before 11:59pm, Saturday 19 September 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Crane Hire
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of crane hire and associated lifting services, including the supply of cranes and ancillary lifting equipment, contract lift and lift-planning services, mobilisation, maintenance, inspection and certification. The service includes delivery, operational support, breakdown response and replacement provision to support National Grid

Construction, Vehicles and fleet—
General Plant Hire
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Provision of managed plant and equipment hire services, including general plant, lifting equipment, MEWPs, forklifts, access platforms, ancillary lifting accessories and associated support services for construction, maintenance and operational activities across National Grid.

Construction, Vehicles and fleet—

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 072607-2026

About the buyer

National Grid UK LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

31

Awards

3

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From notice 072607-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.