Sharnberry MWTS - Power Connection - Phase 2 Non-Contestable Works
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energy & power services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Sharnberry MWTS - Power Connection - Phase 2 Non-Contestable Works. By Mining Remediation.
This is a services contract in the energy and power, environment and climate and mining and extractives sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution and Pollution Control. 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 services in the energy and power sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programme (WAMM) is the primary delivery mechanism to achieve the statutory Environment Act target to halve the length of rivers polluted by harmful metals from abandoned metal mines by 2038.
WAMM is being delivered by a partnership between the Mining Remediation Authority, the Environment Agency and Defra.
The former Sharnberry mines are located in County Durham at the far eastern edge of the North Pennines Orefield, in the Pennines Moors.
The mines pollute rivers in the Wear catchment, specifically the Euden Beck and downstream Bedburn Beck.
The Environment Agency carried out a detailed monitoring programme to measure the metal concentrations and river flows at various points across the catchment. This monitoring indicated that the Sharnberry adit is the most significant source of zinc and cadmium pollution and also contributes to lead pollution.
The Environment Agency have advised that a Mine Water Treatment Scheme (MWTS) is required that will require a permanent power connection.
In February 2025, it was agreed to progress with Phase 1 of the grid connection, which is from Eggleston Crest to the boundary of the Eggleston Estate access track.
This contract is for non-contestable works of the phase 2 grid extension, which is for Northern Powergrid to:
- Upgrade the existing two-conductor system to Three-Phase, which involves rebuilding the line.
- Carrying out 1x HV closing joint
- Undertaking all Senior Authorised Person work associated with all connections to the Distribution System
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 27, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 028354-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Mining Remediation Authority
Mining Remediation Authority has issued 60 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 54 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 028354-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Mining Remediation Authority 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 Services contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC was awarded the contract for £435,072. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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.
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