FW Services - Specialist Engineering Services 1030

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PlccontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-055cfbProcurement Act 2023Utilities regimeSME suitableactive
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Estimated value

£55.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

4

0 awarded

Published

27 Aug 2025

Description

SSENT is responsible for delivering complex technology and network solutions for electricity system transmission infrastructure, both offshore and onshore. This includes HVDC, FACTs, AC networks, cable systems, and offshore installations This Prior Information Notice is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who can provide a range of Specialist Engineering services. SSENT is currently developing a formal tender for the provision of Specialist Engineering services, which it is aiming to launch within the next 2 months. The Specialist Engineering Services will be contracted under a non-committal framework(s) and will run for an initial 3-year period, with options for a further 2 x 1-year extensions (subject to agreement by SSENT) SSENT requires suppliers who have the necessary resources and technical capabilities to provide the services which are anticipated, but not limited, to include the following: Civil & Building: Expertise in civil, building, and construction works related to HVDC and FACTS devices. HVDC & FACTS: Expertise in all aspects of HVDC and FACTS devices. Cable Systems: Expertise in HV Cable Systems, covering both AC and DC technology for land and submarine applications. AC Networks: Expertise in all aspects of AC Networks. Offshore and Subsea Services: Expertise in preparing requirements and specification documents to provide technical direction and governance for the design, delivery, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore substation installations. It is anticipated these Services will be Lotted Minimum Criteria to be invited to take part in a Tender: Suppliers must return their Expression of Interest by the deadline date to be invited to take part in a pre-qualification (PQQ) process. Only suppliers that pass the PQQ criteria will be invited to take part in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Subsequent PQQ and ITT activity will be managed via the Jaggaer Sourcing Portal. Please email your Expression of Interest to Janis Hepburn - Senior Category Manager at: janis.hepburn@sse.com If you have any further questions, please email them to the address above. The deadline for submission of your Expression of Interest is 12:00 hours 8th August 2025

Scope

Reference
10244
Total value
£55,000,000 excluding VAT
£66,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
10 Dec 2025 to 09 Dec 2028
Possible extension to 09 Dec 2030

2 x 12 months extensions

Main category
services
CPV classifications
71300000
71320000
71356000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
As per PQQ documentationquality

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As per PQQ documentation

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
18 Sept 2025, 11:00 am
Submission address
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc invite interested suppliers to view the PQQ Documents on our Jaggaer eprocurement system under "Current Opportunities" here: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=436 Full details of the service required and how to respond to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire can be found on that page
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Lots · 4 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1HVDC & FACTS£55.0mactive
2Cable Systems£55.0mactive
3AC Networks£55.0mactive
4Offshore and Subsea Services£55.0mactive