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Provision of Plant Hire Services

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Aug 1, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the humanitarian aid and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Emergency Relief and Quality Standards. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the humanitarian aid sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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.

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

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 072607-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED has issued 35 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Energy & Power, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 072607-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.