Scope
Description
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (SHET) trading as SSEN Transmission has
identified a requirement to establish an IT Digital Services Framework of suppliers to maintain a
dedicated pool of suppliers to support the successful delivery of our T3 programme. Details
of the programme can be found at https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/globalassets/documents/riio-t3-documents/ssent-riio-t3-business-plan.pdf
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £820,000,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 February 2026 to 28 February 2034
- 8 years, 16 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Framework - Purchase via call off contracts
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Enabling Network Growth
Description
During the RIIO-T2 period we laid the building blocks to support our journey to world class asset management through implementation & initial integration of core systems. Our focus now shifts, and we will look to exploit these new capabilities and embark on series of digital initiatives that will transform our network and asset management through the RIIO-T3 period.
Lot value (estimated)
- £820,000,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Enabling World Class Asset Management
Description
The programmes within this theme will look to build on these capabilities by focusing on maximising the use of data and our core asset management platforms to manage and operate our assets in the best way possible, embracing leading practices that enable a value-for-money approach, ensuring we become a 'world-class' digitally enabled asset business.
To deliver and enhance our asset management and operations capabilities in the RIIO-T3 period we have outlined two programmes that we will look to complete:
• Asset Management & Operations
• Control Systems & Use of Real Time Data
These programmes of work will look to digitalise more of our asset management processes, giving staff access to the data they need, when they need it. Helping us deliver operational efficiency, network resilience and data-driven investment decisions, supporting the development of our network as we build a network for net zero emissions.
Lot value (estimated)
- £820,000,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Data Driven
Description
Through our use of data, we will deliver transformational benefits to our operations, investment decision making, and capital projects, with infrastructure built at pace and fit for the long-term future. This will be critically important as we rapidly scale our operations through the RIIO-T3 period and beyond. As a stakeholder led business, our customers and stakeholders will judge us on our values, ways of working and ethical conduct. Again, it is high quality, trusted data that will enable transparent and auditable reporting of our progress. Throughout the RIIO-T3 period we are committed to playing our part in the digitalisation of the energy sector and unlocking the value of our energy system data. To achieve this, we must continue with the significant investment in our data capabilities through the RIIO-T3 period.
Lot value (estimated)
- £820,000,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Digital Services
Description
The result of the growth in our network and our workforce has created the need to further enhance, exploit and optimise our investments as the business requirements continue to evolve over time at pace. This additional investment will allow us to maximise the value of previous investments, thus demonstrating wider value for money to the consumer.
We expect these changes to be wide ranging and based on our experience during RIIO-T2 we anticipate demand in the following core applications and technologies:
• Asset and Work Management systems
• Digital Engagement systems
• Capital Delivery through Integrated Project Management systems
• Mobile Access & Remote Connectivity systems
• Cloud Platform and Application Development technologies
• Data, AI & ML services technologies
Lot value (estimated)
- £820,000,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Strategic Advisory & Consultancy
Description
For the programme overall we will require Professional and Consultancy services with preferably Regulated Utility experience or equivalent to help support the delivery of the T3 programme but not limit to:
1. General Digital and Cyber advisory services for Strategy, OT, Architecture and CIO
2. Client-Side Advisors for Portfolio and Programme delivery
3. Strategy engagements under Digital and Cyber investments e.g. ERP Strategy
4. Solution Integrity and Assurance on behalf of Head of Technology and CIO
5. Business Integrator roles
6. QA and Assurance on Programme Delivery, portfolio delivery and outcome delivery
Lot value (estimated)
- £820,000,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. IT Delivery Services
Description
Skillset with preferable Regulated Utility experience or equivalent to help support the delivery of the T3 programme but not limit to:
1. Business analysis
2. Design development
3. Testing
4. Change management
5. Architecture
6. Project delivery and management
7. Technical design
8. Service design and management
9. Cloud Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £820,000,000 excluding VAT
- £984,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
28 February 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As per tender documentation
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
SSE Group Companies
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
SHET invite interested suppliers to view the Tender Documents on our Jaggaer eprocurement system under "Current Opportunities" here:
https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=431
Full details of the service required and how to respond to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
can be found on that page
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| As per PQQ / ITT documentation | As per PQQ / ITT documentation |
Cost |
Weighting description
As per PQQ / ITT documentation
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
PQQ to be issued - 2 step procedure under PA23 utilising Jaggaer / Find a tender. Open
Framework to be utilised. Following PQQ evaluation, down selection will be made to move to
ITT stage. Awards will be made per Lot. Total of 6 available Lots
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