Scope
Description
This contract is for grid upgrade works at Lynemouth MWTS to enable the connection to the grid of the solar PV system that is to be installed over the coming months. These works fall under non-contestable works, which means that the works must be completed by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO), in this instance that is Northern Powergrid.
Scope of work
The Works are:
1. At Lynemouth Pumps replace the existing LV board and Transformer with 20kV 1MVA transformer
with 1600A ACB transformer LV board
2. Install system monitoring and SCADA
3. Witness test
Contract 1. Lynemouth Solar DNO grid upgrade
Supplier
Contract value
- £63,157.57 excluding VAT
- £75,789.08 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
17 November 2025
Contract dates
- 1 December 2025 to 27 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 7 months
Description of possible extension:
Dependent on DNO scheduling
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 31311000 - Mains connections
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC
- Companies House: 02906593
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXB-1394-ZPXN
Lloyds Court
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 6AF
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lynemouth Solar DNO grid upgrade
Contracting authority
Mining Remediation Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPD-5825-QDVY
200 Lichfield Lane
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@coal.gov.uk
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government