What We Buy Below is a partial listing of the major categories and commodities that we purchase. National Grid maintains a database of qualified vendors for each commodity. That database is used to develop our competitive bidders list.

Information Systems Computers & Accessories Software License Agreements Programming Services Cell Phones & Pagers Local & Long Distance Services Telecommunications Equipment

Services Building Maintenance & Repair Construction Tree trimming & Vegetation Mgt. Consulting Services Engineering & Management Energy Conservation Travel Environmental Services

Fleet Equipment and Services Vehicles and Parts Maintenance and Repair Services Construction Equipment Vehicle and Equipment Rental Agreements Vehicle Leasing

Gas Equipment and Materials Regulators, Meters Measuring Equipment Compressors Steel and Polyethylene Pipe, Steel and Polyethylene Pipe Fittings Valves & Gas Cocks Concrete Boxes, Manhole Frames, Anodes, Cathodic Protection systems

Office Equipment and Supplies Printed Material Office and Computer Supplies Reproduction Supplies Promotional Items Signs, Decals, Rubber Stamps Furniture and Fixtures

Industrial Supplies Tools & Safety Equipment Paints, Varnishes, Thinners, Protective Coatings Janitorial Supplies Lumber and Wood Products Uniforms, Raingear and Boots Welding Equipment

Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Relays, Controls & Relay Boards Measuring Equipment & Dampers Generators & Compressors Motors & Motor Controls Fabricated Steel Products Fire Protection Equipment & Supplies Instrumentation

Electrical Transmission and Distribution Instrumentation Transformers, Switches Wire, Cable, Capacitors Connectors, Splices Meters, AMR Wood & Steel Poles Cross Arms & Pole Line Hardware

Chemicals, Oils & Gases Bulk and Cylinder Gases Turbine Lube Oils, Motor Oils Greases, Lab Chemicals and Bulk Chemicals