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66/132kV Cable Installation Framework

Awarded to A THOMAS PLANT HIRE LIMITED, BALFOUR BEATTY UTILITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED, CIRCET (UK) LIMITED +5 more

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED(buyer)

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Published 30 March 2026

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Overview

National Grid UK Limited has awarded a 66/132kV cable installation framework contract worth £640 million to eight contractors: A Thomas Plant Hire Limited, Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited, Circet (UK) Limited, Excalon Limited, M & A Doocey Civil Engineering Limited, Network Plus Services Ltd, OCU Services Limited, and United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited. The framework, now in delivery, requires successful contractors to carry out full installation of 66kV, 132kV and lower voltage cable circuits and associated earth wires, continuity conductors and telecom ducts, inclusive of jointing, testing and commissioning for individual routes and projects.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£80,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
30 March 2026
Questions by
30 April 2026
Classification (CPV)
Installation of cable laying

Award outcome

Awarded value
£640,000,000
Award date
24 June 2026
Contract period
28 May 2026 → 28 May 2027
Winners
  • A THOMAS PLANT HIRE LIMITED
  • BALFOUR BEATTY UTILITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • CIRCET (UK) LIMITED
  • EXCALON LIMITED
  • M & A DOOCEY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
  • NETWORK PLUS SERVICES LTD
  • OCU SERVICES LIMITED
  • UNITED INFRASTRUCTURE POWER T&D LIMITED

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  1. Contract

    29 June 2026

  2. Tender Update

    31 March 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    30 March 2026

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A THOMAS PLANT HIRE LIMITED +7 won 66/132kV Cable Installation Framework