Open tender · Notice 098771-2026
SF6 Recycle and Re-use Framework
- Value
- £1.1m
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 (5 days)
- Where
- North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Mar 2027 – 28 Feb 2030
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
National Grid UK Limited wants one supplier to run a full SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride gas) service for its sites across England and Wales: collecting, testing, recycling, storing, delivering and, if told to, disposing of the gas. The contract is estimated at £1,110,000 and runs from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030; it is set up as a framework, so a place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work.
Good fit for: Specialist gas handling and recycling firms with licensed storage, transport and testing capability for SF6.
- Must follow gas testing standard BS EN IEC 60480
Test and classify recovered gas in accordance with BS EN IEC 60480 and associated standards.
- Must use licensed, authorised disposal facilities
Provide disposal services through appropriately licensed and authorised facilities.
- Must run a digital tracking system
The Supplier shall implement and maintain a secure digital tracking and inventory management system
- Must take over existing 13.26 tonne gas stockpile
the successful Supplier will be expected to assume management of National Grid's existing Category A SF6 stockpile of approximately 13.26 tonnes
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
National Grid intends to tender for the provision of a comprehensive SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride) management service to support the recovery, reuse, storage, treatment, distribution and disposal of National Grid-owned SF6. The contract will support National Grid's objectives of maximising reuse, reducing emissions, maintaining security of supply and ensuring full traceability of all SF6 managed on its behalf. The appointed Supplier will be required to provide an end-to-end service covering the complete lifecycle of SF6 under National Grid ownership, including: • Collection of recovered SF6 from National Grid sites. • Provision of suitable storage vessels and associated logistics. • Transportation of SF6 in compliance with all applicable legislation. • Testing, analysis and classification of recovered gas. • Processing, reclamation and recycling of SF6 to Technical Grade SF6. • Management of a dedicated National Grid-owned SF6 stockpile. • Secure storage and inventory management. • Distribution and delivery of certified Technical Grade SF6 to National Grid locations. • Disposal of non-recoverable SF6 and contaminated gas, if instructed by National Grid. • Maintenance of complete digital traceability and reporting. The Supplier shall demonstrate the capability, capacity and competence to: Collect, Process, Store and Distribute SF6 • Collect SF6 from National Grid sites across England and Wales. • Test and classify recovered gas in accordance with BS EN IEC 60480 and associated standards. • Process treatable SF6 into Technical Grade SF6 suitable for reuse. • Maintain sufficient storage capacity and stockpile management arrangements to support National Grid operational requirements. • Supply and distribute certified Technical Grade SF6 to National G…
Getting the documents
Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:
The buyer's e-tendering site: ariba.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 20 Oct 2026.
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