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Supply of Substation GRP and Anti Vandal Steel Enclosures

National Grid Electricity Distribution plc · Private utility

In brief

National Grid Electricity Distribution plc has announced plans to buy this contract. 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 August 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, Wednesday 18 November 2026

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

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1743 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 Electricity Distribution is running this tender for the Supply of Prefabricated Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and Anti vandal steel enclosures, roofs and doors designed to house outdoor rated equipment in secondary substations on suitable for the NGED networks at 11kV and 6.6kV. These products shall be supplied in accordance to NGED's EE19 specification which will be shared at tender stage. There will be two lots which are detailed below: Lot 1 Supply of Substation GRP Enclosures Lot 2 Supply of Substation Anti Vandal Steel Enclosures

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, Wednesday 18 November 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Supply of Substation GRP Enclosures
1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030
What this lot covers

Supply of Prefabricated Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) enclosures, roofs and doors designed to house outdoor rated equipment in secondary substations on suitable for the NGED networks at 11kV and 6.6kV. The products will be supplied across NGED sites in the Midlands, South West and South Wales.

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Supply of Steel Anti Vandal Enclosures
1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030
What this lot covers

Supply of Steel Anti Vandal Enclosures, roofs and doors designed to house outdoor rated equipment in secondary substations on suitable for the NGED networks at 11kV and 6.6kV. The products will be supplied across NGED sites in the Midlands, South West and South Wales.

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Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 084911-2026

About the buyer

From notice 084911-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.