Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
SSE plc
200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
www.sse.com
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
SSE are seeking to partner with an MRO Provider with a view to elevating and transforming the maturity of the category to Best in Class. Currently there is no centralized approach to the purchasing of MRO Consumables which has led to the following situation:
• 855 MRO suppliers
• £22m approx. annual spend
• 11.5k annual PO’s
This results in lack of transparent spend data, poor pricing visibility, lack of control and supplier performance management. SSE seeks to appoint a single 1st Tier MRO contractor to supply all consumable spares across all Business Units. We require a partner with reach across Mainland UK with significant supply chain breadth and depth.
Framework Expectation:
• Estimated Contract value range: £5m - £200m
• Contract duration: 4+1+1+1+1
• 1 awardee only
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Annual turnover in excess of £100m
• Being a 1st Tier MRO provider
• Delivering an end-to-end e-procurement process to support the delivery our digital procurement aspirations, namely: a fast, efficient and intuitive customer experience. Cutting admin, improving accuracy and eliminating ordering/invoicing errors.
o Must have technological solution for order placement via field-based apps via mobile/tablet as well as office-based order placement.
o Must have established punchout/portal capability which can interface with Oracle applications.
• A proven track record of transforming large scale business operations, preferably in the Utilities Sector is required.
• An appropriate operational footprint to serve a broad geography across the UK with a best-in-class service level.
• Develop management information which will ultimately elevate the maturity of the category.
• Core business categories must include (at least); Chemicals, Industrial Gases, Oils & Lubricants, Hand Tools, Power & Petrol Tools, HV Equipment, Fasteners & Fixings, Adhesives & Sealants, Electrical & Electronic Components, Batteries & Chargers, Overhead Line Equipment, Bearings, Mechanical Equipment, Abrasive Products. PPE and Workwear.
Please contact chris.sharkey@sse.com (Senior Category Manager) to formally notify your interest. As a pre-requisite you must provide evidence of capability as detailed above.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for the receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate
Date
3 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
SSE PLC
Perth
Country
United Kingdom