Northern Powergrid Appendix A For ENA Engineering Recommendation G81 Part 2: Materials Specification
Northern Powergrid Appendix A For ENA Engineering Recommendation G81 Part 2: Materials Specification
Northern Powergrid Appendix A For ENA Engineering Recommendation G81 Part 2: Materials Specification
Northern Powergrid Appendix A for ENA Engineering
Recommendation G81 ‐ Part 2: Materials Specification
Framework for design and planning, materials specification, installation and record for
low voltage housing development installations and associated new HV/LV distribution
substations
1. Purpose
This document forms Appendix A to Energy Networks Association (ENA) Engineering Recommendation (ER) G81 ‐
Part 2: Materials Specification, “Framework for design and planning, materials specification, installation and record
for low voltage housing development installations and associated new HV/LV distribution substations” and
should be read in conjunction with that document.
This document contains a summary of the information contained in Northern Powergrid network product
specifications.
Please note that Northern Powergrid is unable to provide copies of external documentation, standards and
specifications referenced in this document, but copies may be obtained from the relevant issuing body (such as
the British Standards Institution (BSI) or Energy Networks Association).
Appendix 1 of this document details assessed products by reference, description, supplier and associated
standards.
If additional details are required, reference should be made to the individual policy documents cited in section 7.
This document supersedes the following documents, all copies of which should be destroyed.
2. Scope
This document applies to the providers of network connections to the distribution network owned and operated
by Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Ltd and Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc
Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Ltd and Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc are the Distribution Network
Operators (DNOs) of Northern Powergrid.
2.1 Contents
1. Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Scope ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Contents ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Material Standards ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Assessment Requirement ................................................................................................................................ 3
4.1 Product Assessment ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
4.2 Supplier Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
5. Provision of Materials ...................................................................................................................................... 3
6. Assessed Products ........................................................................................................................................... 3
6.1 Assessed List ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
6.2 Alternative Manufacturers Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 4
7. References ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 Internal Documentation ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Appendix 1 – Assessed Products/Suppliers ............................................................................................................. 9
3. Material Standards
Materials shall meet the requirements of all applicable standards and legislation. This will include the latest
revisions of: ‐
British Standards
International and European Standards
Energy Networks Association Technical Specifications
Northern Powergrid Technical Specifications.
Consideration should also be given to other Northern Powergrid design documents and the business approach to
customer connections as they may differ from other Distribution Licence Holders.
Appendix 1 of this document lists the Northern Powergrid product specifications relevant for each product type.
4. Assessment Requirement
4.1 Product Assessment
All materials procured by Northern Powergrid have undergone assessment. Network products are assessed in
compliance with Northern Powergrid documented procedure PRC/200/203 – Management Process for the
assessment and introduction of distribution plant, equipment or materials. The type of assessment will vary
depending on the complexity of the product but may include field trials, witness type/routine testing, assessment
of test data and product data sheets etc. This is a fully documented system that requires appropriate
authorisation.
4.2 Supplier Assessment
It is Northern Powergrid policy to carry out audits of supplier’s quality management systems when the
requirement arises. This procedure is documented in PRC/200/204 – Management Process for the audit of
supplier’s quality management systems. A commercial assessment of potential is also carried out prior to the
placement of contract.
5. Provision of Materials
Plant and materials delivered from manufacturers shall be unloaded and stored in a way that avoids damage and
exposure to moisture. Materials shall be inspected during installation and any found defective shall be replaced.
It is important to note that manufacturers may manufacture a range of similar equipment types or designation and
that all may not necessarily be assessed or suitable. It is the contractors responsibility to ensure that all material
meet the requirements of this document.
6. Assessed Products
6.1 Assessed List
Appendix 1 of this document details assessed products by reference, description, supplier and associated
standard. The ownership and update of this list is the responsibility of Northern Powergrid who has the right to
remove products and/or suppliers if necessary. This may be due to product failures or a change in company policy.
Materials shall be applied in accordance with Northern Powergrid or the supplier’s installation instructions.
6.2 Alternative Manufacturers Equipment
Alternative products will require a full assessment and will be considered at the discretion of Northern Powergrid.
It must be noted that additional time will be needed to complete an appropriate assessment. Information shall be
provided that will allow compliance and quality assessments to be made. The level of information required will
relate to the complexity of the equipment and/or materials being considered.
7. References
7.1 Internal Documentation
This document contains information extracted from the following Northern Powergrid network product
specifications, which are available on request.
Overhead Line Network Products
Reference Title
Technical Specification for Wood Poles and Associated Products for Overhead Lines
NPS/001/001
NPS/001/002 Technical Specification for Helical Products
NPS/001/003 Technical Specification for Overhead Line Air‐Break Switch Disconnectors
Technical Specification for 11, 20 and 33kV Pole Mounted Expulsion Fuses, Auto
NPS/001/004
Sectionalising Links and Solid Links
Technical Specification for Steelwork, Conductor/Insulator Fittings and Stay
NPS/001/005
Fittings for Overhead Lines and General Construction Works
NPS/001/006 Technical Specification for Insulators for Overhead Lines Up to And Including 132kV
NPS/001/007 Technical Specification for Conductors for Overhead Lines
NPS/001/008 Technical Specification for Surge Arresters
Technical Specification for 11kV, 20kV and 33kV Pole Mounted Auto‐reclose Circuit
NPS/001/009
Breakers
Technical Specification for Fasteners And Fixings For Wood Pole Overhead Lines
NPS/001/010
and General Construction Works
Technical Specification for Notice Plates and Signs for Use on Northern
NPS/001/011
Powergrid Distribution Systems
NPS/001/012 Technical Specification for Pole Mounted Auxiliary Supply Transformers
NPS/001/013 Technical Specification for Stay wire for Overhead Lines
NPS/001/014 Technical Specification for Overhead Line Fault Passage Indicators
NPS/001/015 Technical Specification for Barbed Wire
Technical Specification for Compression Fittings and Mechanical Conductor
NPS/001/016
Fittings for Overhead Lines
NPS/001/017 Technical Specification for HV and LV Fuse Links
NPS/001/018 Technical Specification for LV Steel Poles
NPS/001/019 Technical Specification for Low Voltage Conductor Shrouding Materials
Overhead Line Network Products (continued)
Reference Title
NPS/001/020 Technical Specification for Ground Anchor Systems for Use in Overhead Lines
NPS/001/024 Technical Specification for ABC Fittings
NPS/001/025 Technical Specification for Cable Capping
NPS/001/030 Technical Specification for Service Wall Boxes
NPS/001/032 Technical Specification for Auto Sectionalising Links
Underground Network Products
Reference Title
NPS/002/001 Technical Specification For Earthing Materials
NPS/002/002 Technical Specification For Industrial and Insulating Tapes
NPS/002/003 Technical Specification for Cable Ducts and Protective Tiles and Tile tape.
NPS/002/004 Technical Specification For 25‐Amp Street Furniture Cut outs
NPS/002/005 Technical Specification For Industrial Service Units
NPS/002/006 Technical Specification For Heavy‐Duty and House Service Cut outs
NPS/002/007 Technical Specification For Meter boards and Meter cabinets
NPS/002/008 Technical Specification For Cold Pour Resin and Hot pour Compounds
NPS/002/009 Technical Specification For LV Mechanical Lugs and Connectors
NPS/002/010 Technical Specification For Jointing Sundries
NPS/002/011 Technical Specification For Cable Cleats
NPS/002/012 Technical Specification For LV Underground Link Boxes.
NPS/002/013 Technical Specification For Telephone Pilot and Telephone Joints.
NPS/002/014 Technical Specification For LV Joints and Terminations
NPS/002/015 Technical Specification For 11 and 20kV joints and Terminations
NPS/002/018 Technical Specification For Telephone Pilot and Telephone Cables
NPS/002/019 Technical Specification For LV Distribution and Service Cables
NPS/002/020 Technical Specification For 11 and 20kV Cables
NPS/002/024 Technical Specification For Fibre Optic Cables and Fibre Wrap
Technical Specification for Replacement Covers and Frames for Underground Link
NPS/002/025
Box Chambers.
Technical Specification For Replacement Outdoor Meter Cupboard Frames And
NPS/002/027
Doors.
Plant and Switchgear Network Products
Reference Title
NPS/003/002 Technical Specification for 30V Tripping Batteries and Chargers
NPS/003/005 Technical Specification for LV Fuse boards & Switchgear
NPS/003/006 Technical Specification for Primary 11 & 20kV Circuit Breakers
NPS/003/011 Technical Specification for 11 & 20kV Distribution Transformers
NPS/003/013 Technical Specification for Fault Passage Indicators
NPS/003/014 Technical Specification for Distribution S/S 11 & 20kV Switchgear
NPS/003/016 Technical Specification for 110V Batteries and Chargers
Technical Specification For Remote Control Systems For Use With Ground
NPS/003/017
Mounted 11kV & 20kV Switchgear
Reference Title
NPS/003/018 Technical Specification for 415V Multi Service Distribution Fuse boards
NPS/003/019 Technical Specification for Insulating Oils
NPS/003/026 Technical Specification for 11, 20 & 33kV Neutral CT’s
NPS/003/027 Technical Specification For 24V Battery And Charger Systems
NPS/003/031 Technical Specification For Room Thermostats, Humidistats and Boost Facility
NPS/003/034 Technical Specification For Pole Mounted 11 and 20kV Distribution Transformers
NPS/005/001 Technical Specification for Tele‐protection Intertripping Equipment
NPS/100/001 Technical Specification for Insulated Matting utilized with LV Switchboards
Codes of Practice
Reference Title
Management Process for the assessment and introduction of distribution plant,
PRC/200/203
equipment or materials
PRC/200/204 Management Process for the audit of supplier’s quality management systems
Substation Buildings
Reference Title
NPS/006/002 Technical Specification for Pre‐fabricated Distribution Substation Enclosures
NPS/100/001 Technical Specification for Insulated Matting utilized with LV Switchboards
C993889 Rev A 315 – 500 KVA UDE Masonry Enclosure standard layout
C993890 Rev A 315 – 500 KVA UDE Prefabricated Enclosure standard layout
C993891 Rev A 800 – 1000 KVA UDE Masonry Enclosure standard layout drawing
C993892 Rev A 800 – 1000 KVA UDE Prefabricated Enclosure standard layout
C993893 Rev A 315 – 500 KVA Extensible UDE Masonry Enclosure standard layout
C993894 Rev A 315 – 500 KVA Extensible UDE Prefabricated Enclosure standard layout
C993895 Rev A 800 – 1000 KVA Extensible UDE Masonry Enclosure standard layout
C993896 Rev A 800 – 1000 KVA Extensible UDE Prefabricated Enclosure standard layout
C993897 Rev A 20kV Distribution Substation Masonry Enclosure standard layout
C993898 Rev A 20kV Distribution Substation UDE Prefabricated Enclosure standard layout
C993899 Rev A 315 – 1000kVA Slide in UDE in Masonry Enclosure
C993899 Rev A 315 – 1000kVA Slide in UDE in Prefabricated Enclosure
C993903 Rev A 11kV Extensible HV Panel with metering Annex in Masonry Enclosure
C993904 Rev A 11kV Extensible HV Panel with metering Annex in Prefabricated Enclosure
C993905 Rev A 20kV Extensible HV Panel with metering Annex in Masonry Enclosure
C993906 Rev A 20kV Extensible HV Panel with metering Annex in Prefabricated Enclosure
C993907 Rev A 11kV RMU with optional Extensible Switch in Masonry Enclosure
C993908 Rev A 11kV RMU with optional Extensible Switch in Prefabricated Enclosure
C993909 Rev A 20kV RMU Cable Connected 1600kVA Tx and 2500A ACB
C993910 Rev A 11kV RMU Cable Connected 1600kVA Tx and 2500A ACB
C1004506 Restricted Site up to 800kVA UDE (5 Way LV) in Masonry Enclosure
C1004507 Restricted Site up to 800kVA UDE (5 Way LV) in Prefabricated Enclosure
C1004508 Restricted Site up to 1000kVA UDE in Masonry Enclosure
C1004509 Restricted Site up to 1000kVA UDE in Prefabricated Enclosure
C1004510 Restricted Site up to 800kVA Extensible UDE in Masonry Enclosure
C1004511 Restricted Site up to 800kVA Extensible UDE in Prefabricated Enclosure
Substation Building Accessories
C969422 Rev C Steel Fully Ventilated UDE Door Details
C969423 Rev C Standard Steel Door Details
C969424 Rev B Standard Hardwood Door Details
C969425 Rev B Hardwood Fully Ventilated UDE Door
C969426 Rev B Steel Door Louvre
C969427 Rev B Steel Wall Louvre
C969428 Rev B Steel / GRP Roof
C969998 Rev C Generator Cable Access
C992314 Rev A Standard Lock Cloaking Device
C978643 Rev A Earth Point Connection details
C978644 Rev A Steel Hi Security Door and Furniture Photos
C993352 Rev A Steel Punched Door Louvre
C993353 Rev A Steel Punched Wall Louvre
C993354 Rev A Hi Security Lock Cloaking Device
C993355 Rev A Lock Cloaking Device Photos
C993355 Rev A Dual Locking Arrangement and hasp and Staples
C978465 Rev A Timber Gated and Fencing
C978466 Rev A Palisade gates and Fencing Details
C978467 Rev A Hardwood Door and Furniture Photos
C993357 Rev A Street lighting Control Box Hi Security Cover
C993358 Rev A Asphalt Roof Covering Replacement
C993359 Rev A NPG Signage – Full List with Reference and Photos
C993360 Rev A Signage for Anti‐Climbing Barriers and Anti‐Vandal Paint
C993367 Rev A Asbestos Inspection Management Systems
Substation ‐ Earthing Arrangement Drawings
Reference Title
C1010944 Schedule of Drawings ‐ Earthing Arrangements for policy IMP/010/011
C1024527 315 ‐ 1000KVA Slide In UDE with Customer LV MCCB Earthing Arrangement ‐ Combined
Site (Cold)
C1010793 315 ‐ 1000KVA Slide In UDE Earthing Arrangement ‐ Combined Site (Cold)
C1010820 800 ‐ 1000KVA UDE Earthing Arrangement ‐ Combined Site (Cold)
C1010822 11kV Extensible Panel With Metering Annexe Earthing Arrangement ‐ Combined Site
(Cold)
C1010824 11kV RMU Cable Connected 1600KVA TX and 2500A MCCB Earthing Arrangement ‐
Combined Site (Cold)
C1010827 11kV RMU and Metering Unit with Optional Extensible Switch Earthing Arrangement ‐
Combined Site (Cold)
C1010839 20kV RMU Cable Connected 1600KVA Transformer and 2500Amp MCCB Earthing
Arrangement ‐ Combined Site (Cold)
C1010841 20kV Extensible HV Panel with Metering Annexe Earthing Arrangement ‐ Combined Site
(Cold)
C1010842 20kV Distribution Substation Earthing Arrangement ‐ Combined Site (Cold)
C1010854 315 ‐ 1000kV Slide in UDE Earthing Arrangement ‐ Separate Site (Hot)
C1010855 11kV RMU Cable Connected 1600KVA Transformer and 2500A MCCB Earthing
Arrangement ‐ Separate Site (Hot)
C1010858 20kV RMU Cable Connected 1600KVA Transformer and 2500A MCCB Earthing
Arrangement ‐ Separate Site (Hot)
C1010864 800 ‐ 1000KVA UDE Earthing Arrangement ‐ Separate Site (Hot)
C1010867 20kV Distribution Substation Earthing Arrangement ‐ Combined Site (Hot)
C1010868 11kV RMU and metering Unit with Optional Extensible Sw Earthing Arrangement ‐
Separate Site (Hot)
C1010869 20kV Extensible HV Panel with Metering Annexe Earthing Arrangement ‐ Separate Site
(Hot)
C1010879 11kV Extensible HV Panel with Metering Annexe Earthing Arrangement ‐ Separate Site
(Hot)
C1010947 Earthing Connection Point Examples for Policy IMP/010/011
C978643 Example of Earth Point Connection Details
Appendix 1 – Assessed Products/Suppliers
High Voltage Cable
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
11,000 Volt‐SINGLE Core: Stranded Copper BS 7870/4 NPS/002/020 Copper Cable Co – Bydoszcz Poland
Conductor with XLPE Insulation: Fully
Bonded: Copper Earth Screens: Extruded BS6360 Hellenic – Thiva (Athens) Greece
Polyethylene Oversheath: 300mm2, 400mm2,
500mm2 and 630mm2 BS6234 NKT Cables – Asnaes Denmark
Prysmian Cables ‐ Wrexham UK
11,000 Volt ‐ TRIPLEX Formation: Solid BS 7870/4 NPS/002/020 Copper Cable Co – Bydoszcz Poland
Aluminium Core with XLPE Insulation: Fully
Bonded: Copper Earth Screens & Extruded BS6360 Hellenic – Thiva (Athens) Greece
Polyethylene Oversheath; 95mm2, 185mm2,
300mm2 BS6234 NKT Cables – Asnaes Denmark
Prysmian Cables ‐ Wrexham UK
22,000 Volt – TRIPLEX Formation: Solid BS 7870/4 NPS/002/020 Copper Cable Co – Bydoszcz Poland
Aluminium Core with XLPE Insulation: Fully
Bonded: Copper Earth Screens & Extruded BS6360
Polyethylene Oversheath; 95mm2, 185mm2,
BS6234 Prysmian Cables ‐ Wrexham UK
High Voltage Joints and Terminations
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
11,000 Volt: BS7888 HD628 HD NPS/002/015 TE Connectivity – Witham, UK TE Connectivity – Cold Applied
629
Single Core Polymeric Indoor Termination. Sicame Electrical Distribution – 3M Type Cold Applied
Cold Applied Newcastle, UK
22,000 Volt: BS7888 HD628 NPS/002/015 TE Connectivity – Witham, UK TE Connectivity – Cold Applied
Joint Resins
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Cable Protection and Support
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Twin Walled Duct 125mm Bend – 125mm ENATS 12‐24 NPS/002/003 Polypipe Civils Ltd – Doncaster, UK
Twin Walled SPLIT Duct 125mm Emtelle – Hawick, Scotland
Plastic cable cover Tape Centriforce Liverpool, UK
ENATS 12‐23 and
200mm x 2.5mm, Nominal Length 40M NPS/002/003 Polypipe Civils Ltd – Doncaster, UK
Plastic cable cover Tape BS‐2484
150mm x 2.5mm,Nominal Length 40M
Substation Buildings
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Kingsley Plastics Limited
Various Envico Engineering
GPR Enclosures detailed in
EB Solutions Limited
Section
7.1 Gladston UK Limited
Substation Buildings
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
AIG Engineering Limited
Various
Substation Doors and Roofs detailed in Bradbury Security
Section Prema Doors Limited
7.1
Substation Safety Equipment
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
Locks Supplied by Northern Powergrid
Transformers
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Ground Mounted Schneider Electric ‐
11,000/500 Volt Leeds, UK
Three phase
ENATS 35‐1 NPS/003/011 Efacec Energia ‐ Portugal
Ground Mounted Efacec Energia
20,000/500 Volt Portugal
Three phase ENATS 35‐1 NPS/003/011
Schneider Electric ‐ Leeds, UK
Pole Mounted
CG Power Systems Ireland Ltd ‐ Cavan. Previously Pauwels Trafo Cavan,
11,000 and 20kV, Single, Split and Three ENATS 35‐1 NPS/003/011
phase Ireland Ireland
Substation Switchgear including Low Voltage Fuseboards
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
400V Distribution Fuseboards, ENATS 37‐2 & BS NPS/003/005 Schneider Electric ‐ Leeds, UK
EN 50300
Fusepillars and Fusecabinets including ACBs
11 kV RMU ENATS 41‐36 NPS/001/014 Schneider Electric ‐ Leeds, UK Schneider Types: RN2C, RE2c,
RN6c & RE6c
Lucy Switchgear ‐ Thame, UK Lucy Type:VRN2A
11kV Extensible switchgear ENATS 41‐36 NPS/001/014 Schneider Electric ‐ Leeds, UK Ringmaster Range
Fuse Links
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
Lawson Fuses –Newcastle, UK
Cooper Bussmann – UK
HV Fuse Links BS EN 60282 NPS/001/017
BS 88 and BS Lawson Fuses –Newcastle, UK Cooper
LV Fuse Links EN 60269 NPS/001/017
Bussmann – UK
Earthing Materials
A N Wallis ‐ Nottingham, UK
Earth plate NPS/002/001 BS EN 13599 WJ Furse ‐ Nottingham, UK
A N Wallis ‐ Nottingham, UK
Earth Tape
NPS/002/001 ENATS 43‐94 WJ Furse ‐ Nottingham, UK
(copper and aluminium)
A N Wallis ‐ Nottingham, UK
Earth Rod NPS/002/001 ENATS 43‐94
WJ Furse ‐ Nottingham, UK
A N Wallis ‐ Nottingham, UK
Earth Rod Accessories NPS/002/001 ENATS 43‐94
WJ Furse ‐ Nottingham, UK
Low Voltage Mains Cables
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
95mm2,185mm2 and 300mm2: Waveform: BS 7870 ‐ 3 NPS/002/019 Hellenic Cables – Athens, Greece Phase Insulation to be XLPE Type
GP8 – Complying to BS7655
3 x Solid Aluminium Polymeric Insulated NKT – Asnaes, Denmark
Phase Conductors: Copper Neutral/Earth
Conductor & PVC Oversheath Prysmian ‐ Wrexham, UK
2 2 2
95mm ,185mm and 300mm : SNE BS 7870 ‐ 3 NPS/002/019 Hellenic Cables – Athens, Greece Phase Insulation to be XLPE Type
Waveform: GP8 – Complying to BS7655
NKT – Asnaes, Denmark
4 x Solid Aluminium Polymeric Insulated
Phase Conductors: Copper Earth Conductor Prysmian ‐ Wrexham, UK
& PVC Oversheath
95mm2, 185mm2 and 300mm2: LSOH BS 7870 – 3 BS NPS/002/019 Hellenic Cables – Athens, Greece Phase Insulation to be XLPE Type
(Orange) Waveform: 3 x Solid Aluminium 7870 ‐3 .50 GP8 – Complying to BS7655
Polymeric Insulated Phase Conductors, NKT – Asnaes, Denmark
Concentric Copper Neutral/Earth Conductor,
LSOH Oversheath. Prysmian ‐ Wrexham, UK
95mm2, 185mm2 and 300mm2: LSOH BS 7870 – 3 BS NPS/002/019 Hellenic Cables – Athens, Greece Phase Insulation to be XLPE Type
(Orange) Waveform: 4 x Solid Aluminium 7870 ‐3 .50 GP8 – Complying to BS7655
Polymeric Insulated Phase Conductors, NKT – Asnaes, Denmark
Concentric Copper Earth Conductor, LSOH
Oversheath. Prysmian ‐ Wrexham, UK
Hellenic – Athens, Greece
Prysmian – Wrexham, UK
Un‐armoured 480mm2 Solid Sectoral BS 7889 NPS/002/019 Copper Cable Co ‐ Bydgoszcz, Poland
(4x120mm2) Aluminium PVC Outer Sheath
Hellenic – Athens, Greece
Prysmian ‐ Wrexham, UK
Low Voltage Mains Joints
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
Mains Straight Joints – Resin Filled Type NPS/002/014 Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
Newcastle, UK
TE Connectivity – Witham, UK
Mains Branch Joints – Resin Filled Type NPS/002/014 Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
Newcastle, UK
TE Connectivity – Witham, UK
Mains Service Joint – Resin Filled Type NPS/002/014 Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
Newcastle, UK
TE Connectivity – Witham, UK
Service Branch Joint – Resin Filled Type NPS/002/014 Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
Newcastle, UK
TE Connectivity – Witham, UK
Mains Stop‐Ends – RESIN Filled Type NPS/002/014 Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
Newcastle, UK
TE Connectivity – Witham, UK
Service Straight Joint (Single and Three NPS/002/014 Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
Phase) – Heat Shrink Newcastle, UK
TE Connectivity – Witham, UK
Service Stop‐ends Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
NPS/002/014 Newcastle, UK
(Single and Three Phase) – Heat Shrink
TE Connectivity – Witham, UK
Low Voltage Linkboxes
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
2-way Linkbox Resin filled ENATS C81‐3 NPS/002/012 TE Connectivity ‐ Witham, UK
Sicame Electrical Distribution –
Newcastle, UK
Low Voltage Service Cables
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
Internation Powergrid
al Standard Technical
Specification
25mm & 35mm – CNE BS7870/3 NPS/002/019 Cabelte – Porto, Portugal Phase Insulation to be XLPE Type GP8
1x Circular Solid Aluminium Core – Complying toBS7655
Ericsson Cables ‐ Falun, Sweden
Tratos – Knowsley, UK
Cabelte – Porto. Potugal
35mm – SNE Phase Insulation to be XLPE Type GP8
BS7870/3 NPS/002/019
3x Circular Solid Aluminium Core Ericsson Cables ‐ Falun, Sweden – Complying to BS7655
Tratos – Knowsley, UK
Sicame Electrical Distribution ‐
Service Straight Joint (Single and Three Newcastle, UK
NPS/002/014
Phase) – Heat Shrink
TE Connectivity ‐ Witham, UK
Sicame Electrical Distribution
Service Stop‐Ends (Single and Three Phase) Newcastle, UK
NPS/002/014
– Heat Shrink
TE Connectivity ‐ Witham, UK
Sicame Electrical Distribution
Service / Service Branch Joints ‐Resin Filled Newcastle, UK
NPS/002/014
TE Connectivity ‐ Witham, UK
Low Voltage Service Terminations
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Multi‐service distribution board with 7, 10, IEC 61439 NPS/003/018 Schneider – Leeds, UK Various cable entry options
15, or 30 100amp outgoing fuseways.
Bemco – Glasgow, UK
Lucy Switchgear – Thame, UK
Industrial Service Unit IEC 61439 NPS/002/005 Schneider – Leeds, UK
Single and Three Phase Service Termination BS 7657 NPS/002/006 WT Henley ‐ Belvedere, UK Lucy
Switchgear ‐ Oxford, UK Cooper
Bussmann – Burton, UK
200Amp 300Amp & 500Amp Heavy Duty NPS/002/006 Lucy Switchgear ‐ Oxford, UK
Cut‐Outs
Street Lighting Cut‐Outs Single Pole SNE & BS 7654 & NPS/002/004 WT Henley ‐ Belvedere, UK
CNE and
ENATS 12‐19 Lucy Switchgear ‐ Oxford, UK
Double Pole CNE
Tofco – Newcastle, UK
Meter Cabinets, Doors and Accessories
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
38mm (ID) Duct (5m length) BLACK EATS 12‐24 NPS/002/003 Jewson‐ Various UK Locations
38mm (ID) Duct Bend BLACK EATS 12‐24 NPS/002/003 Jewson‐ Various UK Locations
38mm “Hockey Stick” (White or Black) EATS 12‐24 NPS/002/003 Jewson‐ Various UK Locations
125mm Duct (3m length) EATS 12‐24 NPS/002/003 Jewson‐ Various UK Locations
0
125mm Duct 90 Bend EATS 12‐24 NPS/002/003 Jewson‐ Various UK Locations
Jewson‐ Various UK Locations
Outdoor Meter Cabinets (Flush
ENATS12‐3 NPS002/007 Manufacturer – Mitras
Mounted)
Stoke‐on‐Trent, UK
Jewson ‐ Various UK Locations
Outdoor Meter Cabinet
EATS 12‐24 NPS002/007
(Surface Mounted) Manufacturer – Mitras
Stoke‐on‐Trent, UK
Poles
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Wood Poles and Associated Products ENATS 43‐88 NPS/001/001 Includes wood poles and
Calders and Grandidge Lincoln, UK foundation baulks
Scanpole Limited ‐ Grimsby, UK
LV Steel Poles BS EN 10025 NPS/001/018 Cobralite – Lancashire, UK
Pole Mounted Switchgear
ENATS 41‐36 Lucy Switchgear (AX Type) – UK
Part 2 Clydesdale (AB Gevea Type) – Independent Manual, Hook Stick
Air‐Break Switch Disconnectors NPS/001/003
Manchester, UK Operated Type
Fuse and Solid Links ENATS 41‐36
Part 2 Linegear 2000 – Gauteng, South Africa
Pfisterer ‐ Durban, South Africa
Steelwork and Fittings
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
ENATS 43‐95 BS NPS/001/005 Had‐fab – East Lothian, UK
Steelwork Sections EN 10025
BB Price – Birmingham, UK
Conductors
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
BS EN 50182 Copper Cable Company ‐ Krakow,
Aluminium Conductors NPS/001/007
Alloy, BS215 Poland
Cabelte ‐ Spain
Quintas and Quintas ‐ Esponsende,
Portugal
Horten – Norway
Lumpi ‐ Lintz, Austria
Prysmian ‐ Budapest, Hungary
Midal – Bahrain
Copper Cable Company ‐ Krakow,
Aerial Bundled Conductor BS 7870 NPS/001/007
Poland
Cabelte – Spain
Tratos ‐ Italy
ENA TS 43‐ 122 Prysmian ‐ Budapest, Hungary
Compacted Covered Conductor NPS/001/007
HDBC – BS 7884 Copper Cable Company ‐ Krakow,
Copper Conductors NPS/001/007
Annealed – BS EN Poland
60228 Prysmian ‐ Budapest, Hungary
Insulators
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Allied – Stoke, UKWT Henley –
Belvedere, UK Mosdorfer CCL –
Pin Insulators ENATS 43‐93 NPS/001/006 Oakham, UK
Allied – Stoke, UK
Glass and Porcelain Disc Insulators ENATS 43‐93 NPS/001/006
WT Henley – Belvedere, UK
Allied – Stoke, UK
Stay Insulators ENATS 43‐93 NPS/001/006
Mosdorfer CCL – Oakham, UK
Allied – Stoke, UK
EB Robosio – Bergamo, Italy
Composite String Insulators ENATS 43‐93 NPS/001/006
Mosdorfer CCL – Oakham, UK
Pfisterer – Durban, South Africa
Malters, Switzerland
Surge Protection
Ensto UK – Southampton, UK
Surge Arresters – 11kV and 20kV BS EN 60094 NPS/001/008
Part 4 Siemens – China
Tyco – UK
Mosdorfer CCL – Oakham,
Ground Anchor Termination and Staywire
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
Galvanised Stay Wire ENATS 43‐91 NPS/001/013 TE Connectivity ‐ Simel, France Grade 1150 required
Mosdorfer CCL – Oakham, UK
ABC Anchors –Liverpool, UK
Augured ‐ Ground Anchor Systems ENATS 43‐91 NPS/001/020
BB Price – Birmingham, UK
NPS/001/020 Duckbill – UK
Platypus ‐ Ground Anchor Systems ENATS 43‐91
Anchor Systems ‐ UK
Aerial Bundled Conductor Fittings
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional
International Powergrid Comments
Standard Technical
Specification
Sicame Electrical Distribution –
Aerial Bundled Conductor – IPC Newcastle, UK
ENATS 43‐14 NPS/001/023
Fittings TE Connectivity ‐ Simel, France
Ensto ‐ Estonia.
Aerial Bundled Conductor – Anchor Clamps
ENATS 43‐14 NPS/001/023 Ensto ‐ Estonia
and Suspension Blocks
Lucy Switchgear ‐ Oxford, UK WT
Aerial Bundled Conductor – Service
ENATS 43‐14 NPS/001/023 Henley – Belvedere, UK
Distribution Box
Overhead Line Consumables
Item National / Northern Assessed Supplier(s) Additional Comments
International Powergrid
Standard Technical
Specification
BB Price ‐ Birmingham, UK.
STC ‐ Washington, UK
Fixfirm Ltd – UK
Kebrel Nuts and Bolts – UK
Preformed Line Products –
Andover, UK
ENATS 43‐15
Helical Products ENATS 43‐91 NPS/001/002 Mosdorfer CCL – Oakham, UK
ENATS 43‐92
Barbed Wire BS 4102 NPS/001/015 Triple life type
Arcelor Mittal – Sheffield, UK
Mosdorfer CCL – Oakham, UK Compression fittings shall be
Compression Fittings and Mechanical
ENATS 43‐92 NPS/001/016 applied with a universal die‐less
Conductor Fittings
system