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Pensions Actuarial Advisory Services Framework

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 19:40.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV66520000 — Pension services

Lots

  • Lot 1£5.2m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WS5862558204
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tender documents will be released through SAP Ariba (www.ariba.com) on 10 September 2026. To participate, suppliers must complete and return the attached "Expression of Interest (EOI) & SAP Ariba On-boarding Form" to Jennifer.schultz@nationalgrid.com by no later than 5:00PM on 14 September 2026. Registration is an administrative access step and is not an evaluated stage. Suppliers that miss this date should contact National Grid promptly. Access may be facilitated where reasonably practicable before the tender deadline.
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Initial Tender Submission Suppliers submit their technical and commercial responses by the tender deadline. Evaluation National Grid will evaluate all submissions against the published technical and commercial award criteria. Clarifications (if required) National Grid may request clarification on any aspect of a supplier's submission. Negotiations (if required) National Grid may enter into negotiations with some or all suppliers and may reduce the number of suppliers progressing to the next stage. Final Tender Submission (if required) Shortlisted suppliers may be invited to submit a revised or final tender. Final Evaluation and Supplier Selection National Grid will complete the final evaluation and select the highest-ranking suppliers for appointment to the framework. Award and Contract Execution Successful suppliers will be notified and the framework agreement will be executed following completion of any applicable standstill period.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The Framework Agreement will operate as a multi-supplier framework. Call-off contracts may be awarded either by direct award or mini-competition. Direct awards may be used where a supplier has unique expertise, continuity is required, or urgent business or regulatory deadlines apply. Where multiple suppliers are capable of delivering the requirement, National Grid may conduct a mini-competition and evaluate proposals based on criteria such as technical approach, resources, experience, quality, and price. Suppliers will submit framework hourly rates as part of this procurement. These rates may be used directly for call-off engagements, or National Grid may request project-specific pricing, fixed-fee proposals, or discounted rates through a mini-competition. Pricing may be negotiated to reflect the scope and complexity of individual requirements. The Framework Agreement does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work, and services will be commissioned on an as-needed basis throughout the framework term.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
7 Oct 2026, 16:00

Expected award period

Ends
24 Nov 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
24 Nov 2034, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
42 days

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,240,000
Amount
5,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical capability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Commercial capability

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
24 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
23 Nov 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
23 Nov 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
By mutual agreement

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66520000
Description
Pension services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
A-22270
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet
Entry 3
Id
086154-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
10 Sept 2026, 18:40
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-04508773

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
04508773

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGTR-4481-CJPQ

Address

Street Address
1-3 Strand
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2N 5EH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Name
Jennifer Schultz

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · WC2N 5EH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 065758-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 086154-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·