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SOL DNO Connection Services 2026

Awarded to National Grid

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 26 August 2026

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Overview

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract worth £280,000 to National Grid for Distribution Network Operator connection, disconnection, energisation and emergency response services for the Council's street lighting and illuminated highway asset network. The contract was awarded on 25 August 2026 and is in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
26 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Electricity distribution

Award outcome

Awarded value
£280,000
Award date
25 August 2026
Contract period
2 October 2026 → 2 October 2030
Contract length
4 years
Winner
  • National Grid

This contract ends on 2 October 2030.

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About the winner

National Grid

Based in
Bristol
Public contracts won
11
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Public utilities

£601,000

Median of 370 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 53% below the median.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council in the last 12 months

20

contracts awarded, worth £12,122,081 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    26 August 2026

  2. Contract

    26 August 2026

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