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FW Supply & Deliver - HV/EHV Cable systems - Multi Site 0931

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 01:32.

Opportunity overview

This tender process seeks to award framework for the manufacture and delivery of 132kV-400kV AC Land Cable Systems to Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc. This opportunity is split into 2 lots: - 132kV Cable Systems - 275/400kV Cable Systems The Objectives of the framework are as follows: - For the Supplier to undertake the manufacture and supply of underground cable systems at 132kV and/or 275kV up to and including 400kV that have been approved for installation and operation on the SSEN Transmission Network. - That the projects will be completed on time and on budget without any Health and Safety infringement or accidents. - That designed cable system offers a 40-year design life and complies with the parameters set out in this goods information package. - The Supplier liaises efficiently and effectively with all other parties.

Classification

  • CPV31321300 — High-voltage cable

Lots

  • 132kV Cable systems£125m
  • 275/400kV Cable Systems£125m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06140c
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc invite interested suppliers to view the PQQ Documents on our Jaggaer eprocurement system under "Current Opportunities" here: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=438 Full details of the goods required and how to respond to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire can be found on that page. Responses must be submitted on https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/ - must be in response to PQQ 470. Tender submissions will also be through https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/ with the tender reference to be provided at a later date following completion of the PQQ process.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
13 Mar 2026, 17:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
An initial Pre-Qualification will be carried out on interested suppliers assessed as per the attached evaluation criteria against their ability to fulfil the goods information and experience of having done so. Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc invite interested suppliers to view the PQQ Documents on our Jaggaer eprocurement system under "Current Opportunities" here: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=438 Following the Pre-Qualification stage, qualifying suppliers will be invited to tender for a framework to supply Cable systems at 132kv and/or 275-400kV. The documents related to the tender stage will be issued to those qualifying suppliers following confirmation of a successful pre-qualification response.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
Southern Electric Power Distribution plc SSE Renewables Limited
Description
Base prices will be agreed at framework level based on commodity pricing known at the time of tender. The call-off mechanism will be direct award or through mini-competition. At the time of call-off a quotation will be requested based on the agreed framework base rate and commodity pricing relevant at the time of call-off. Thereafter, once awarded the final call-off contract price will be confirmed based on the tendered rate adjusted for confirmed booked commodities.

Buyer Location Restrictions

Entry 1

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UK

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
4 Mar 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
30 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Lots will be as follows: - 132kV Cable systems - 275/400kV Cable systems Suppliers will be invited to demonstrate their capabilities and experience of supplying cable systems. Their technical and commercial offering will be assessed per lot and an overall score provided per lot.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
132kV Cable systems
Description
Manufacture and delivery of 132kV Cable Systems.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
150,000,000
Amount
125,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Quality/Technical/Mandatory requirements

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PQQ 470 - FW Supply & Deliver - HV/EHV Cable systems - Multi Site 0931
Description
Please see attached documentation to PQQ 470 FW Supply & Deliver - HV/EHV Cable systems - Multi Site 0931. The ITT (tender) award criteria will be set out at the time of tender.

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per PQQ & ITT documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per PQQ & ITT documentation

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The framework will be awarded with optional term of 3x 1-year extensions.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
275/400kV Cable Systems
Description
Manufacture and delivery of 275-400kV Cable Systems.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
150,000,000
Amount
125,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Quality/Technical/Mandatory requirements

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PQQ 470 - FW Supply & Deliver - HV/EHV Cable systems - Multi Site 0931
Description
Please see attached documentation to PQQ 470 FW Supply & Deliver - HV/EHV Cable systems - Multi Site 0931. The ITT (tender) award criteria will be set out at the time of tender.

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per PQQ & ITT documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per PQQ & ITT documentation

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The framework will be awarded with optional term of 3x 1-year extensions.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31321300
Description
High-voltage cable

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31321300
Description
High-voltage cable

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
008884-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Feb 2026, 11:51
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC
Id
GB-COH-SC213461

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
SC213461

Address

Street Address
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road
Locality
Perth
Postal Code
PH1 3AQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKM77

Contact

Name
Paul Towert
Telephone
07827042071

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Perth · UKM77 · PH1 3AQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 008884-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·