Scope
Reference
PE3-0137-2025
Description
Alkylbenzene cable fluid is a product that is extracted from crude oil and refined according to the specification.
Contract 1. Alkylbenzene cable fluid
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24960000 - Various chemical products
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Logic for Direct Source- Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act.
Schedule 5 of PA23 applies when a unique supplier possesses exclusive rights or technical expertise, making them the only viable option, and when competition is absent for technical reasons. H&R ChemPharm is currently the sole UK distributor for this product. Procurement, together with Asset Management, have reviewed the UK marketplace, but there are no other available options meeting the required specification.
Supplier
H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 05641816
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQX-5337-NCRJ
Dudley Road
West Midlands
DY4 8EH
United Kingdom
Email: matthew.anderson@hur.com
Website: https://www.hur.com/en/hur-ag/locations/europe/hr-chempharm-uk/
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Alkylbenzene cable fluid
Contracting authority
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
- Companies House: 03870728
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGV-9992-RNGD
Newington House, 237 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 6NP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Private utility