Scope
Description
With our growth towards Net Zero, SSEN Transmission are looking to award a multi lot geographically split Minor Maintenance Framework contracts to maintain our sites to high standards.
Within the Contracts, we are looking for contractors who will manage - Defect correction and planned maintenance across 180 sites.
What we are looking for:
Local construction companies with the knowledge and expertise to undertake our works within our safety systems.
An example but not exhaustive list of works covered under this framework would be:
• General Building Work
• Roofing works, flat and pitched
• Plumbing & Drainage systems
• General Building Work
• Fencing
• Metal & fabrication works
• Painting & Decoration
• Joinery & Carpentry
• Bricklaying
• Cladding
• Plastering
• Groundworks
• Mechanical & electrical in conjunction with general building works
• Large Doors Overhaul
• Winter maintenance
With an expected total Contact value across all lots and suppliers of up to £5.5 million (approx. £30k per site) this gives the opportunity for small new to SSEN contractors to deliver these essential maintenance works on sites all over Scotland.
The purpose of this market engagement is to gather information from the market at this stage only. This engagement does not constitute a pre-qualification process, a tender, or a guarantee of any future procurement opportunities.
Participation in this process does not imply any commitment by SSEN to enter into agreements, award contracts, or proceed with the delivery of the requirement.
The details provided are not final or binding. They serve as a preliminary guide or general indication. Changes may occur based on market conditions and final requirements.
Suppliers interested in bidding must register interest via email to Kirsty.Cleland@sse.com by 17:00 29th October 2025.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2032
- 6 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
2 one year extensions will be included. These will be taken up if the serivce is still required at the end of the initial term.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45210000 - Building construction work
Lot 1. Highland North
Description
Contract Works within Highland North region
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Highland South
Description
Contract Works within Highland South region
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Highland & Island
Description
Contract Works within Highland & Island region
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. North East
Description
Contract Works within North East region
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5Tayside East. Tayside East
Description
Contract Works within Tayside East region
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Tayside West
Description
Contract Works within Tayside West region
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are determined from the Framework tender pricing
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Highland North
Lot 2. Highland South
Lot 3. Highland & Island
Lot 4. North East
Lot 5Tayside East. Tayside East
Lot 6. Tayside West
Suppliers interested in bidding must register interest via email to Kirsty.Cleland@sse.com by 17:00 15th October 2025.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Highland North
Lot 2. Highland South
Lot 3. Highland & Island
Lot 4. North East
Lot 5Tayside East. Tayside East
Lot 6. Tayside West
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All interested suppliers must respond via email to Kirsty.Cleland@sse.com by 29th October 2025 at 17:00
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| As per PQQ/ITT documents which will be released when tender is live | Quality |
Weighting description
As per PQQ/ITT documents which will be released when tender is live
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