UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

National Grid is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Pensions Actuarial Advisory Services and related pensions, employee benefits, risk management, governance, and advisory support services across its UK pension arrangements. The framework will support both business-as-usual activities and project-based requirements and will be available for use by National Grid and its associated entities. The framework is intended to provide access to suitably qualified suppliers capable of delivering specialist advice and support across a range of areas, including but not limited to: Pensions actuarial and accounting advice. Pension scheme funding and investment strategy support. Governance and regulatory advisory services. Pension benefit design and reward strategy. Corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions support. Pension risk management and financial wellbeing advisory services. Employee benefits and related consultancy services. National Grid intends to appoint up to nine (9) suppliers to the framework. The framework will operate through individual call-off engagements awarded either through direct award or mini-competition, depending on the nature of the requirement and the capabilities required. National Grid does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work under the framework. The estimated value of the framework is £5.2 million over its full potential term, comprising an initial five (5) year term with the option to extend for up to three (3) additional one-year periods. Services will be supplied on an as-needed basis in accordance with the framework agreement and the requirements of individual call-off engagements.

National Grid's objective is to select appropriate suppliers to create a Pole Planting Framework to supply services across the East and West Midlands, South West England and South Wales regions. The anticipated term of the framework will be a 5 year initial term with 3 1-year extension options if National Grid choose to exercise the right to extend. National Grid UK spend approximately £27,000,000 per annum on Pole Planting Services however please note, this is an indicative figure across all areas and there is no guarantee of volumes under this Framework. The Works cover some or all of the activities listed below, exact requirements will be detailed in the relevant Work Instruction: 1. Provision of plant, machinery, and operatives for the excavation and standing of wood poles and/or associated stays. 2. Transportation of transformers, switchgear, poles, and associated materials to site, including support with their erection, dismantling, and the removal of redundant equipment as scrap. 3. Trenching, installation, repair, and testing of earthing systems; trenching and installation of service cables; and construction of joint bays at the base of overhead line poles operating on: - Low Voltage (up to 1000 V) - High Voltage (11,000 V) - Extra High Voltage (33,000 V / 66,000 V) networks The Works may include: - Activities undertaken on the Public Highway and where specified, excavation and reinstatement works. Traffic management is to be carried out by National Grid's nominated provider. - Provision of a 24-hour emergency response service, which may include planned standby, unplanned callouts, and response during significant weather-related events. - Completion of all activities in compliance with National Grid Policies and Standard Techniques.

To provide full Traffic Management, Traffic Control, and the hire of Traffic Light systems. The Contractor must adhere to and fully comply with the following: • New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 • Traffic Management Act 2004 • Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 • Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice (COP) as amended • Permit schemes (especially conditions relating to traffic management) Highway Authority and Utilities Committee (HAUC) Advice Notes as applicable • ARTSM (Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management) Edition 1.1 The Contractor must be able to support all specified geographical areas of National Grid UK with sufficient resources to provide Plant, Product and Design & Services to enable safe working for all road traffic scenarios. The Contractor must provide a 24-hour 365-day service, with the ability to respond and be on-site within 2 hours of receipt of notification from NGED / NGET.

To provide full Traffic Management, Traffic Control, and the hire of Traffic Light systems. The Contractor must adhere to and fully comply with the following: • New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 • Traffic Management Act 2004 • Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 • Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice (COP) as amended • Permit schemes (especially conditions relating to traffic management) • Highway Authority and Utilities Committee (HAUC) Advice Notes as applicable • ARTSM (Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management) Edition 1.1 The Contractor must be able to support all specified geographical areas of National Grid UK with sufficient resources to provide Plant, Product and Design & Services to enable safe working for all road traffic scenarios. The Contractor must provide a 24-hour 365-day service, with the ability to respond and be on-site within 2 hours of receipt of notification from NGED / NGET.

National Grid requires the provision of comprehensive Asbestos Consultancy, Management, Analytical, Mitigation, Containment and Removal Services across its portfolio of operational and non-operational sites across England and Wales. The services are required across two separate National Grid business units: • National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) • National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) Suppliers should note that NGET and NGED operate as separate business units and may have differing operational requirements, governance arrangements, systems, processes, standards and reporting requirements. The anticipated term of the framework will be a 4-year initial term with 2 two-year extension options upon mutual agreement. The services shall support National Grid in fulfilling its duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), including the duty to manage asbestos, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. The appointed supplier(s) shall deliver services on both a planned and reactive basis, supporting routine maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, emergency response activities and wider capital projects. All works shall be carried out in full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). Suppliers shall maintain all necessary licences, accreditations, insurances, permits and environmental registrations required to deliver the services. They shall ensure that all personnel are suitably trained, qualified and competent and that services are delivered in a safe, proactive and risk-based manner. The framework is anticipated to be divided into the following Lots: • Lot 1 - NGET Asbestos Consultancy Services • Lot 2 - NGET Asbestos Removal Services • Lot 3 - NGED Asbestos Consultancy Services • Lot 4 - NGED Asbestos Removal Services The Asbestos Consultancy Services shall include, but not be limited to: • Undertaking management Surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys, re-inspections, asbestos risk assessments and site-specific management plans. • The Consultant shall provide sampling, testing and laboratory analysis through UKAS-accredited facilities, undertake air monitoring and four-stage clearance procedures, and issue all relevant certification and reports. • The Consultant shall also provide technical advice, quality assurance, compliance auditing, contractor oversight, specification development for remediation works and support to procurement activities where required. • In addition, the Consultant shall provide and maintain a secure web-based asbestos management database to enable the storage, management and reporting of asbestos-related information across the National Grid sites. The Asbestos Removal Services shall include: • Licensed and non-licensed asbestos works undertaken in accordance with CAR 2012 and all applicable HSE guidance. • Licensed works shall be undertaken by appropriately licensed asbestos contractors and may include asbestos removal, encapsulation, remediation, environmental cleaning, decontamination, emergency response, installation of enclosures, dismantling of asbestos-containing plant and equipment, and the transportation and disposal of asbestos waste. • Non-licensed works shall be undertaken by competent personnel using appropriate control measures and compliant working practices