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Awarded · ResultStage · award

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

Innovation Academic Framework

Value£70.0m
Awarded26 Feb 2026
Published26 Feb 2026
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Awarded value£70.0m
Award date26 Feb 2026

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Who to contact
tamlyn.dale@nationalgrid.com

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The brief

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is seeking collaboration with universities to support delivery of its innovation strategy over the next five years (April 2026 - Mar 2031).

The primary objectives during this period include facilitating the energy system transition (including Clean Power 2030 and net zero 2050) and providing support for vulnerable consumers.

University partners will be expected to contribute both resources and technical expertise to the development and execution of Research & Development (R&D)projects.

We expect universities to run projects within Technology Readiness Levels 2 to 8 which includes research, development and demonstration projects.

These initiatives will enable NGET to ensure a safe and reliable electricity network, enhance consumer value, achieve decarbonisation of future networks, and create a positive impact on society.

NGET will invite universities to propose new projects that address specific needs, while also encouraging the generation of innovative project ideas.

In addition to individual innovation projects, partners will play a crucial role in fostering innovation through strategic development, knowledge sharing and promoting an innovation-driven culture.

Knowledge sharing may include supporting NGET in running dissemination events across the energy sector and other industries to communicate the outputs, learnings and benefits from projects, as well as using these events to learn from others

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The primary objectives during this period include

The primary objectives during this period include facilitating the energy system transition (including Clean Power 2030 and net zero 2050) and providing support for vulnerable consumers.

02

University partners will be expected to contribute

University partners will be expected to contribute both resources and technical expertise to the development and execution of Research & Development (R&D)projects.

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We expect universities to run projects within

We expect universities to run projects within Technology Readiness Levels 2 to 8 which includes research, development and demonstration projects.

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These initiatives will enable NGET to ensure

These initiatives will enable NGET to ensure a safe and reliable electricity network, enhance consumer value, achieve decarbonisation of future networks, and create a positive impact on society.

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The primary objectives during this period include facilitating the energy system transition (including Clean Power 2030 and net zero 2050) and providing support for vulnerable consumers.

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OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-061465
Stage
award · Awarded
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
017614-2026
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