Scope
Description
SSEN Cable Installation Projects and Associated Activities will require Marine Warranty Services to be provided by a suitably qualified Marine Warranty Surveyor.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
My mutual agreement of parties. 2 optional 12-month extentions are proposed.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98360000 - Marine services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 February 2031
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Subject to further PQQ shortlisting, frameworks are to be awarded on the Most Advantageous basis.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Particpants must:-
Register interest via email to jack.goodall@sse.com by 17:00 on 26th September 2025.
Hold Silver+ level registation on Achilles UVDB or equivalent (eg FPAL).
Have dedicated SOMWS accredited personnel to act as surveyors on site.
Have previous experience of providing Marine Warranty Surveyor services on large multi-million pound projects.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Experience & Capabilty |
Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Rate Card |
Cost | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
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