Scope
Reference
34735
Description
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) have a continuous need for ongoing maintenance of 11kV Voltage Regulators manufactured by Cooper Power Systems (Eaton). Supplied solely by Langley Engineering in the UK, the 11kV Voltage Regulators are specified by planners as a cost-effective alternative to line reinforcement. These voltage regulators sit under OHL and ensure that the voltage drop remains within acceptable limits, providing reliable power to connected devices. If Issues occur, then information can be fed back to the network. This helps prevent overvoltage or undervoltage conditions that could lead to equipment failure or hazards.
The aim of this contract is to refurbish between 6 and 7 of the 11kV tanks per year, via collection, assessment, refurbishment, testing and delivery of sets of 11kV Coopers Regulation equipment to enable safe return to service at 11kV during the contract period.
• collection of unit(s) of regulators from Perth Depot or other nominated Depot.
• the initial assessment of condition including the testing of the oil to assess oil condition
• liaison with SSEN representative(s) for authorisation on the required maintenance for each set.
• maintenance/renewal of component parts of the working mechanisms as required to return to standard.
• refurbishment/replacement of the external components including, gauges and bushings as required
• touch-up/re-paint as required to achieve C5-M (H) corrosivity resistance.
• full final test after completion of the refurbishment to ensure compliance performance.
• any scrap and waste oil to be disposed of by the Contractor at their cost by appropriate means.
• Delivery of unit(s) of refurbished regulators to Perth Depot or other nominated Depot.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Southern Electric Power Distribution Limited
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 1. FW Services - Maintenance of Voltage Regulators - Multi Site 0131
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,150,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Three optional years on one year each, which can be extended if mutually agreed by both parties
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5 (Direct Award Justifications) and the exemption grounds outlined in Schedule 5, paragraph 5 - SSEN considers that these criteria are met in relation to Voltage Regulators .
Schedule 5, paragraph 5 permits direct awards in situations where:
"(a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works."
Fundamentals Ltd is the sole OEM trained and approved service provider in the U.K and holds the technical requirements needed to maintain SSEN's Cooper Voltage Regulators within SSEN's network infrastructure through relevant certification.
Supplier
Fundamentals Limited
- Companies House: 02939559
Unit 2, Hillmead Enterprise Park, Marshall Road
Swindon
SN5 5FZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. FW Services - Maintenance of Voltage Regulators - Multi Site 0131
Contracting authority
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
- Companies House: SC213460
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 3AQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: John Sweeney
Telephone: 01738 351 398
Email: john.sweeney@sse.com
Website: http://www.ssen.co.uk
Region: UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Organisation type: Private utility