Ofgem Seeks Views on Electricity Network Supply Chain Reporting

UK Ofgem Publications & Decisions

Published March 25th, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

Ofgem has issued a call for input regarding the introduction of standardized reporting on the procurement of electricity network equipment and services. The regulator is seeking views from the energy industry, regulated entities, and supply chain providers on potential adjustments to encourage greater local content in the supply chain.

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Ofgem is seeking stakeholder input on potential new reporting requirements for the procurement of electricity network equipment and services. This initiative aims to support Great Britain's significant electricity network expansion by fostering domestic manufacturing capability, improving demand visibility, and strengthening supply chain resilience. The call for evidence explores how procurement practices can be adjusted within the existing regulatory framework to encourage greater local content and economic growth.

Regulated entities, supply chain providers, and other members of the energy industry are invited to submit their views by May 10, 2026. Respondents should address the questions posed in the call for evidence document, focusing on factors influencing procurement decisions and potential beneficial adjustments. Non-confidential responses will be published on Ofgem's website.

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Review Ofgem's position and call for evidence document
Submit feedback on electricity network equipment and services procurement by May 10, 2026

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Growing Great Britain’s electricity network supply chains: Ofgem position and call for evidence

Publication type: Call for input Publication date:

25 March 2026

Closing date: 10 May 2026 Status: Open Topic: Electricity supply, Security of supply Get emails about this page Print this page

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We are seeking views on introducing proportionate, standardised reporting on the procurement of electricity network equipment and services.

Call for input description

Great Britain is entering a once in a century period of electricity network expansion. We are clear that the scale of investment into Great Britain’s electricity networks must deliver jobs and opportunities within Great Britain’s industrial heartlands, and economic growth across the country. The regulated networks’ growing demand for equipment is a key enabler of supply chain growth. Ofgem’s approach to network regulation incentivises network companies to deliver efficiently and on time, while improving supply chain resilience and strengthening manufacturer confidence.

This call for input states Ofgem’s position and seeks stakeholder input on possible next steps, including potential reporting requirements. It explores the role of domestic manufacturing capability, demand visibility, and procurement practices within the existing regulatory framework.

We also welcome wider views on what factors influence procurement decisions and what adjustments may be beneficial to encourage greater representation of local content in the supply chain.