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Purchase of CBtect Portable Circuit Breaker Monitoring

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

Buyer Address: 1 - 3 Strand, London, UKI32, WC2N 5EH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: box.GP.UKBuyerNGET@nationalgrid.com

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
1600000.0 GBP
Published
10 Dec 2025, 12:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
09 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
35125100 - Sensors
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ELIMPUS LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Supply of 10 CBtect portable circuit breaker monitoring units, plus licenses for connection to servers and warranty. Option for up to an additional 10 CBtect units depending on operational requirements included.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Purchase of CBtect

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