UK Power Networks provides power to approximately a quarter of the UK's population via its three regulated electricity distribution networks, which are owned by London Power Networks plc, Eastern Power Networks plc and South Eastern Power Networks plc.
UK Power Networks conducted a procurement event for the provision of a Peer-to-Peer Recognition Solution.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-503232
This contract covers the provision of professional penetration testing services to assess the security posture of IT and OT environment. The suppliers will perform controlled, ethical security testing across agreed in‑scope systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential exploitation paths. Deliverables will include a detailed report outlining findings, risk ratings, remediation recommendations, and an executive summary suitable for non‑technical stakeholders. All testing must be conducted in a safe, compliant manner with minimal operational disruption.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-540504
Supply, erection, dismantling and certification of independent access scaffold to residential properties, live primary and grid electricity substations, overhead lines, joint bays and tunnels shafts, all within UK Power Networks' DNO areas
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-500316
This requirement is for the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf, fully established IT system which must be capable of automatically producing and sharing site specific that comply with Safety Code (Red Book) standards for Streetworks complaint traffic management plans both immediately (sub 3 mins) for urgent and immediate works and also in bulk for planned works ('000 per hour) to support programme optimisation.
The system should not require any specialist hardware or software to operate in addition to the 'application' itself.
The system must be capable of running on portable, mobile and desktop devices, regardless of operating system.
Must be able to include the following:
• Automated traffic management layouts that comply with Red Book.
• NSG street data, including Lane Rental restrictions and all Street Manager output.
• Bus stops.
• Schools.
• Existing Crossing points.
• Existing permanent traffic lights.
• Bridges, Structures.
• School streets.
• Speed limit data.
• Width restriction data.
• Have the ability to bulk-upload fixed-point asset data to produce TM plans en masse for drawdown at a later date.
• Plot and advise on road closures with diversion routes.
• Updates with changing legislation.
• Produce PDF files.
• Be able to change and update plans on an open platform.
• Product must have capability for minimal input with quick efficient output.
• Single and multiple site options i.e. extending to major schemes, including long trench work.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-489671
This requirement is for the delivery of a production-ready digital planning tool that enables emergency services (Police, Fire and Rescue, and Ambulance Trusts) to effectively plan and deliver the decarbonisation of their vehicle fleets and operational estates.
The solution must support strategic electrification planning, improve visibility of electricity network headroom, and reduce the likelihood of unnecessary or premature network reinforcement, while embedding the operational resilience requirements unique to blue light organisations.
The requirement builds directly on the outputs of the completed Phase 1 innovation activity, which validated user need, defined functional and non-functional requirements, and produced tested wireframes and user journeys with engagement from over 60 emergency service organisations. The scope of this commission is therefore delivery focused, translating those agreed designs into an operational system rather than rerunning discovery or design activity.
Core Functional Requirements:
The supplier is required to deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) that provides an endto-end planning journey for a defined set of emergency service sites, including:
- A guided workflow enabling users to model fleet electrification, estate electrification, and associated load impacts.
- Visibility of site-level electrical capacity and network headroom, including constraint indicators and reinforcement triggers.
- Scenario modelling to assess different decarbonisation pathways, including:
- ICE-to-EV fleet replacement logic, charger sizing and charging profiles.
- Specialist vehicle considerations.
- Heat pump, solar PV, battery storage and smart charging options.
- Indicative costs, timescales, and lead-time estimates to support funding, business case development, and connection decisions.
- Portfolio-level aggregation to support roadmap development and prioritisation (post-MVP expansion).
Technical and Delivery Requirements :
The solution must:
-Be delivered as a logically separate, multi-tenanted application built on the existing UKPN ChargePoint Navigator platform and infrastructure, enabling interaction with UKPN systems such as Smart Gateway, NetMap, Autoquote and connection application services.
- Configure and extend existing backend services, data models and APIs to operationalise the agreed wireframes.
- Integrate multiple datasets, including estate data, fleet data, and network capacity information, with appropriate validation, error handling and feedback mechanisms.
- Comply with UK Power Networks' cybersecurity, information governance, and Azure hosting requirements, including agreed authentication and SSO arrangements.
- Be designed from the outset for replication, scale, and transition to business-as-usual (BAU)
The MVP must be production-ready by March 2026 to meet project and customer timelines and to generate evidence for wider rollout decisions.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-554455
This requirement is for the delivery of a production-ready digital planning tool that enables emergency services (Police, Fire and Rescue, and Ambulance Trusts) to effectively plan and deliver the decarbonisation of their vehicle fleets and operational estates.
The solution must support strategic electrification planning, improve visibility of electricity network headroom, and reduce the likelihood of unnecessary or premature network reinforcement, while embedding the operational resilience requirements unique to blue light organisations.
The requirement builds directly on the outputs of the completed Phase 1 innovation activity, which validated user need, defined functional and non-functional requirements, and produced tested wireframes and user journeys with engagement from over 60 emergency service organisations. The scope of this commission is therefore delivery-focused, translating those agreed designs into an operational system rather than re-running discovery or design activity.
Core Functional Requirements:
The supplier is required to deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) that provides an end-to-end planning journey for a defined set of emergency service sites, including:
- A guided workflow enabling users to model fleet electrification, estate electrification, and associated load impacts.
- Visibility of site-level electrical capacity and network headroom, including constraint indicators and reinforcement triggers.
- Scenario modelling to assess different decarbonisation pathways, including:
- ICE-to-EV fleet replacement logic, charger sizing and charging profiles.
- Specialist vehicle considerations.
- Heat pump, solar PV, battery storage and smart charging options.
- Indicative costs, timescales, and lead-time estimates to support funding, business case development, and connection decisions.
- Portfolio-level aggregation to support roadmap development and prioritisation (post-MVP expansion).
Technical and Delivery Requirements :
The solution must:
- Be delivered as a logically separate, multi-tenanted application built on the existing UKPN ChargePoint Navigator platform and infrastructure, enabling interaction with UKPN systems such as Smart Gateway, NetMap, Autoquote and connection application services.
- Configure and extend existing backend services, data models and APIs to operationalise the agreed wireframes.
- Integrate multiple datasets, including estate data, fleet data, and network capacity information, with appropriate validation, error handling and feedback mechanisms.
- Comply with UK Power Networks' cybersecurity, information governance, and Azure hosting requirements, including agreed authentication and SSO arrangements.
- Be designed from the outset for replication, scale, and transition to business-as-usual (BAU)
The MVP must be production-ready by March 2026 to meet project and customer timelines and to generate evidence for wider rollout decisions.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-550620
UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited intends to enter into a collaboration with The First Element Group Limited and Frazer‑Nash Consultancy Limited for the delivery of the Alpha Phase of Project SHARED, funded under Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).
The project aims to evaluate whether hydrogen‑based resilience solutions can provide a cost‑effective alternative to traditional reinforcement in rural areas where electricity supply interruptions are prevalent. The work involves identifying viable hydrogen technologies, developing engineering concepts, undertaking network simulations, assessing stakeholder needs, and producing evidence to support potential future demonstrations.
Services will be delivered collaboratively by the three Project Partners, each responsible for specific work packages defined in the Project Plan. Work will be carried out through workshops, design activities, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of formal reports. Each partner will appoint a project manager and participate in monthly reporting, joint reviews, and progress meetings.
The total estimated value of the Alpha Phase is £562,562, comprising:
- UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited: £122,330 total costs
- The First Element Group Limited: £155,700 total costs
- Frazer‑Nash Consultancy Limited: £284,532 total costs
Ofgem SIF funding sought amounts to £499,526, with the remaining £63,036 provided as partner contributions in accordance with the funding rules.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-563656
As part of its RIIO-ED2 commitments, UK Power Networks (UKPN) has developed an ambitious strategy to support vulnerable customers beyond its core responsibilities as a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). This includes tackling fuel poverty and ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to a net zero future. UKPN has set a target to assist 100,000 vulnerable customers per regulatory year, with an overall ED2 Net Present Value (NPV) target of £10.94 million. Alongside these commitments, we uphold the importance of delivering outstanding customer service, expecting partners to maintain high customer satisfaction levels (CSAT) exceeding 94%.
UK Power Networks are looking for trusted partners with a focus on Consumer Vulnerability support services. We require partners who can work with the UK Power Networks' Customer Vulnerability team to target specific activities or groups of customers, as identified through data analysis. Projects will be expected to comprise of services that provide targeted support to fuel poor customers, and which deliver against our targets. These services should include:
• Non-in-depth advice
• In-depth advice to customers who may be in or at risk of being in fuel poverty
• Wider and more enduring support
Total Value (estimated) excluding VAT: £4,963,785
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-565568
UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited intends to enter into a collaboration with The First Element Group Limited and Frazer‑Nash Consultancy Limited for the delivery of the Alpha Phase of Project SHARED, funded under Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).
The project aims to evaluate whether hydrogen-based resilience solutions can provide a cost‑effective alternative to traditional reinforcement in rural areas where electricity supply interruptions are prevalent. The work involves identifying viable hydrogen technologies, developing engineering concepts, undertaking network simulations, assessing stakeholder needs, and producing evidence to support potential future demonstrations. Services will be delivered collaboratively by the three Project Partners, each responsible for specific work packages defined in the Project Plan. Work will be carried out through workshops, design activities, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of formal reports. Each partner will appoint a project manager and participate in monthly reporting, joint reviews, and progress meetings.
The total estimated value of the Alpha Phase is
£562,562, comprising:
- UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited: £122,330 total costs
- The First Element Group Limited: £155,700 total
costs
- Frazer‑Nash Consultancy Limited: £284,532 total
costs
Ofgem SIF funding sought amounts to £499,526, with the remaining £63,036 provided as partner contributions in accordance with the funding rules.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-568760
The inspection activities include:
• Non-intrusive assessments of various asset types.
• Visual techniques and simple testing.
• Collection of ESQCR risk measures.
• Condition measures and identification of defects
The assets inspected include Various voltage tower lines (132kV, 66kV, 33kV, and 11kV) and their components HV wood pole, concrete, composite, and steel structures and LV wood poles.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-570248
UK Power Networks operates a diverse fleet comprising cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). UK Power Networks are looking for trusted partners to provide comprehensive on-site / mobile vehicle auto electrical diagnostics, repair, and installation services across the UK Power Networks operating area.
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITEDLondonWAC-571646