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SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 08:26.

Opportunity overview

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (Distribution and Transmission) intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply, delivery and installation of cabinet solution. This will include; integration with PAC access control systems, commissioning, maintenance and support services. SEN Distribution intends to replace 18 existing electronic key management cabinets that have reached end of life and are no longer supported, together with the installation of a further 4 new cabinets. SSEN Transmission has identified a requirement to deploy a new electronic key management solution across approximately 150 operational sites. The objective of this procurement is to establish a secure, cloud-based electronic key management solution that enables the safe storage, control and audit of keys used by Distribution and Transmission Engineering teams. The solution must integrate seamlessly with SSEN's existing PAC access control and security management systems and support efficient, secure access to critical operational assets. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the need to provide a robust and highly available secure key storage solution, that is auditable, tamper resistant, and an operationally viable management solution for vehicle, substation, key site and operational technology cabinet access keys. Additionally, the service will need to ensure that it is aligned to industry best practice security controls and recognised standards such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001/2, ISA/IEC 62443 2-1, 2-4, 3-2 & 3-3 and NIST 800-53. The solution needs to support: - Secure and auditable key management and reporting; - High availability (24 x 7 x 365) – failback solution – master key / break glass process / solution; - Centrally managed and cloud hosted; - Component based architecture and with integration capability out of the box to services such as PAC, CCTV and IDS; and - Ease of use and operational management. Successful Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate: o Understanding of recognised industry standards (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001/2,ISA/IEC 62443 2-1, 2-4, 3-2 & 3-3 and NIST 800-53); o A solution which is but not limited to a robust and highly available secure key storage solution; o Solution must be auditable and tamper resistant; o Solution must also be operationally viable for vehicle, substation, key site and operational technology cabinet key access; o High availability (24 x 7 x 365) – failback solution – master key / break glass process / solution; o Centrally managed and cloud hosted; o Component based architecture and with integration capability out of the box to services such as PAC, CCTV and IDS.

Classification

  • CPV35121000 — Security equipment
  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV50324100 — System maintenance services

Lots

  • Lot 1£2.3m · 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-06ef0d
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
All interested parties are welcome to view the Opportunity Listing in our Source to Contract System, Jaggaer. Under 'Current Opportunites' you will find all the details on how to register and be invited to the Pre Qualification Questionnaire in Jaggaer: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=450 General Jaggaer Supplier Guide can be accessed here: https://www.sse.com/potential-suppliers and all questions can be sent to Nicola Compton, nicola.compton@sse.com. All PQQ responses must be submitted via Jaggaer, we will not accept email submissions. To progress from the PQQ to ITT, Suppliers will be required to meet a minimum qualification mark of 60%. Suppliers who do not meet this mark, will not progress to ITT. Tenderers will be required to meet the requirements of both Networks, North and South. Each legal entity (distribution and Transmission) will be governed by their own contract and pricing method at point of tender.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
24 Sept 2026, 16:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
All interested parties are welcome to view the Opportunity Listing in our Source to Contract System, Jaggaer. Under 'Current Opportunites' you will find all the details on how to register and be invited to the Pre Qualification Questionnaire in Jaggaer: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=450 All criteria for the PQQ are included in the link above and on registration to participate in the PQQ. All eligible suppliers will be invited to participate in the tender (ITT) where all relevant critera will be provided.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
All PQQ criteria can be found under 'Current Opportunites' in Jaggaer. https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=450 All eligible suppliers following PQQ stage, will recieve all relevant contract & criteria information for the award will be provided at Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. SSEN are looking for one supplier to be our partner in both our North (north Scotland, including Highlands and Islands) and South (south central England) Licence areas. It is SSENs intention to award to 1 supplier.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
15 Sept 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
7 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,323,500
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial Framework term will be until January 2032 (5 years), with the option of 3 x 1 year extension years (2035).

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
35121000
Description
Security equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50324100
Description
System maintenance services

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
A-21716
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/pdf
Entry 3
Id
A-21717
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/pdf
Entry 4
Id
082405-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
31 Aug 2026, 11:15
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Id
GB-COH-04094290

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
04094290

Address

Street Address
No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road
Locality
Reading
Postal Code
RG1 3JH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ11

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Organisation 2
Name
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Id
GB-COH-SC213460

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
SC213460

Address

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

Contact

Roles

buyer
processContactPoint

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Organisation 3
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

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Reading · UKJ11 · RG1 3JH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 082405-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·