Supply of Substation Compound Equipment
National Grid Electricity Distribution plc · Private utility
In brief
National Grid Electricity Distribution plc has announced plans to buy laboratory equipment 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 3 years, starting 1 July 2027.
It is split into 6 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
- midnight, Monday 30 November 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 laboratory equipment contracts in this region (from 29 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
- Tender documents · spreadsheet
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Register your interest before midnight, Monday 30 November 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Supply of Arc Suppression Coils 1 July 2027 to 1 July 2030 What this lot coversLot 1 This lot is for the Supply of Arc Suppression Coils, this shall be produced in accordance to NGED Engineering Specification EE56 which will be shared at tender stage. | — | — |
| Supply of Neutral Earthing Resistors 1 July 2027 to 1 July 2030 What this lot coversLot 2 This lot is for the Supply of Neutral Earthing Resistors, this shall be produced in accordance to NGED Engineering Specification EE123 which will be shared at tender stage. | — | — |
| Supply of Neutral Earthing Reactors 1 July 2027 to 1 July 2030 What this lot coversLot 3 This lot is for the Supply of Neutral Earthing Reactors, this shall be produced in accordance to NGED Engineering Specification EE9 which will be shared at tender stage. | — | — |
| Supply of Cable Boxes and Mono Blocs 1 July 2027 to 1 July 2030 What this lot coversLot 4 This lot is for the Supply of Cable Boxes and Mono Blocs, this shall be produced in accordance to NGED Engineering Specification requirements which will be shared at tender stage. | — | — |
| Supply of Substation Earthing Materials 1 July 2027 to 1 July 2030 What this lot coversLot 5 This lot is for the Supply of Substation Earthing Materials, this shall be produced in accordance to NGED Engineering Specification EE132 which will be shared at tender stage. The items required may include but not limited to Deep Earthing Systems, Exothermic Jointing Equipment, Earthing Tape and Fittings and Earth Rods. | — | — |
| Supply of Bund Water Control Equipment 1 July 2027 to 1 July 2030 What this lot coversLot 6 Supply of Bund Water Control Equipment This lot is for the Supply of Bund Water Control Equipment, this shall be produced in accordance to NGED Engineering Specification EE100 which will be shared at tender stage. | Laboratory and scientific equipment | — |
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 087005-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
4Awards
0Similar open tenders
All open laboratory equipment tenders- £320kestimated
- £1.06bnframework ceiling
From notice 087005-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.