Scope
Reference
10244
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
Total value (estimated)
- £55,000,000 excluding VAT
- £66,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 22 days
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC
- Companies House: SC213461
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Organisation type: Private utility