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Large Electrical Network Simulation (LENS) – HVDC

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 08:02.

Opportunity overview

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (SHET) trading as The HVDC Centre has identified a requirement to establish an Large Electrical Network Simulation (LENS) Framework with a supplier

Classification

  • CPV44316400 — Hardware
  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV51611100 — Hardware installation services
  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services

Lots

  • Lot 1£28.8m · Including VAT

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-06c2c7
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
SHET invite interested suppliers on our Jaggaer e-procurement system under current opportunities. https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/go/44927993019F2379869B
Expression Of Interest Deadline
3 Aug 2026, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
PQQ to be issued - 2 step procedure under PA23 utilising Jaggaer / Find a tender. Following PQQ evaluation, down selection will be made to move to ITT stage.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
As per tender documentation

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Jul 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
16 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
28,800,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
As per PQQ and ITT documentation

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
As per PQQ and ITT documentation

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
The objective of the procurement is to select a solution with the following characteristics; Product that is established & proven by the market

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Extensions are to include T4 funding cycle if applicable. There are not guaruntee that funding will be available during this period. Extensions will be 1+1+1+1+1

Options

Description
Potential for additional purchases via call off contracts and ordering of hardware, software and services

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72222300
Description
Information technology services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
44316400
Description
Hardware
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
51611100
Description
Hardware installation services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
062462-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Jul 2026, 16:42
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
Alison Johnson

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 · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 062462-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·