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Published 1 Jan 2021, 11:46 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

CO Services – Transmission Training Campus Lead Designer – 1127

Official notice

Authority: SSE PLC·Consortium: 37 public authorities

Dynamic market13 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionSME suitable
Dynamic market estimateValue not publishedmarket-wide estimate, not attributable revenue
Awarded 23 Jun 2026
Lots 13see the lot list below

What is being bought13 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

A call-off contract from FW Services - Provision of Substation Design and Engineering Support - Multi Site 0721

These services will commence in accordance with the following scope:

RIBA2b and RIBA3 design and FEED

Support for Planning Application / Submission

CPV: Construction work · Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works · General construction work for pipelines · Installation of cable laying · Overhead line construction · Subsea pipelines

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice
Type
Dynamic market
Bids received
5 bids received · 55 suppliers appointed
Electronic auction

The subscribing utility entities reserve the right to conduct procurements under UVDB using electronic auctions

Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure

13 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1All WorkAwarded
Delivery: Scotland · Thainstone
Extensions: 4 years + 2 years
Lot #2Planned Cable ReplacementAwarded

On this lot prior to the works, SHEPD will have completed the feasibility, route surveys and detailed design. The submarine cable will be free issued to the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to support the consenting process, install the marine cable, provide onshore construction works, cable testing, commissioning and handover.

Delivery: Scotland · Company supply area
Extensions: Subject to mutual agreement between the Parties
Lot #3Fault replacementAwarded

On this lot prior to the works, SHEPD will have completed the feasibility, route survey and detailed design. The submarine cable will be free issued (where required) to the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to support the consenting process, carry out rectification, repair or installation activities, provide onshore construction works, cable testing, commissioning and handover

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement may be extended for a further period of up to 5 years following the initial 6 year term.
Lot #4Scotland Lot 4 Exposed BelowAwarded

General maintenance for exposed below ground pipeline works

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement may be extended for a further period of up to 5 years following the initial 6 year term.
Lot #5North East - MorayAwarded

Framework for Design & Build OHL, Substation and Underground Cabling Schemes within the Moray region.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #6OrkneyAwarded

Framework for Design & Build OHL, Substation and Underground Cabling Schemes within the Orkney region.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #7ShetlandAwarded

Framework for Design & Build OHL, Substation and Underground Cabling Schemes within the Shetland region.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #8South Caledonia - Perthshire & TaysideAwarded

Framework for Design & Build OHL, Substation and Underground Cabling Schemes within the Perthshire region.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #9LewisAwarded

Framework for Design & Build OHL, Substation and Underground Cabling Schemes within the Western Isles region.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #10PS003632 Millbrook – SouthamptonCancelled

The Employers Objectives are as follows:

  • To refurbish the SM 132kV overhead lines.

This refurbishment works will consist of:

  • Replace insulators and fittings.
  • Suspension tower crossarm attachment channels
  • Spacer replacement SM3-4, SM5-6 and Span SM17-18
  • SM3 crossarm refurbishment
  • Replace all step bolts and signage.

The Site is located from Southampton Millbrook, towers SM2AR to SM 18.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #11FW - SEPD Capital Delivery Partnerships - 0328 - Group 1Cancelled

Multidisciplinary works within a given grid supply point including programmes of works described below:

  • Programme 1 is driven primarily by 33kV and 132kV Load work and consolidates all the associated work required at that substation.
  • Programme 2 is driven primarily by works at 11kV and below and similarly consolidates all the associated work required at that substation.
  • Programme 3 isolates specific types of work recognised as being specialist and propose to create dedicated packages to be awarded, driven by asset class. For example, delivery of the environmental commitments for fluid filled cables and SF6 are important, and therefore target these interventions separately.
Delivery: Scotland
Lot #12FW - SEPD Capital Delivery Partnerships - 0328 - Group 2Cancelled

Multidisciplinary works within a given grid supply point including programmes of works described below:

  • Programme 1 is driven primarily by 33kV and 132kV Load work and consolidates all the associated work required at that substation.
  • Programme 2 is driven primarily by works at 11kV and below and similarly consolidates all the associated work required at that substation.
  • Programme 3 isolates specific types of work recognised as being specialist and propose to create dedicated packages to be awarded, driven by asset class. For example, delivery of the environmental commitments for fluid filled cables and SF6 are important, and therefore target these interventions separately.
Delivery: Scotland
Lot #13FW - SEPD Capital Delivery Partnerships - 0328 - Group 4Cancelled

Multidisciplinary works within a given grid supply point including programmes of works described below:

  • Programme 1 is driven primarily by 33kV and 132kV Load work and consolidates all the associated work required at that substation.
  • Programme 2 is driven primarily by works at 11kV and below and similarly consolidates all the associated work required at that substation.
  • Programme 3 isolates specific types of work recognised as being specialist and propose to create dedicated packages to be awarded, driven by asset class. For example, delivery of the environmental commitments for fluid filled cables and SF6 are important, and therefore target these interventions separately.
Delivery: Scotland

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 60 points.
  • “CO Services – Transmission Training Campus Lead Designer – 1127” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Dynamic market
Who may use this agreement
Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
1 Jan 2021, 11:46 GMT
Last source update
10 Jul 2026, 09:56 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-064994
Classification (CPV)
Construction workEngineering design services for the construction of civil engineering worksGeneral construction work for pipelinesInstallation of cable layingOverhead line constructionSubsea pipelines
Delivery area
UKNorth East (UKC)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF3)East of England (UKH)London (UKI44)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)
+1 moreScotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02874d Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

Where relevant, such conditions will be stated in the procurement documents.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Wessex Water Services Limited commenced the standstill period at the point information on the award was communicated to tenderers. The notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period of a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision before the framework agreements were entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No 274) provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England) within 30 days of knowledge or constructive knowledge of a breach.

Publisher note: The contract opportunity is linked to F04: Periodic indicative notice - utilities (periodic indicative notice only) Notice reference: 2024/S 000-010562 Published 2 April 2024, 1:07pm The procurement PQQ was published in Achilles.com as PQQ_Wormington Compressor Station and St Fergus Gas Terminal MCPD Projects Pre-Qualification on 09 Apr 2024 15:00

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission channel
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Accepted languages
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Notice history

20 events · 79 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Jan 2025
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  • 2021-01: 1 release · 1 Jan 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 55admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 53 from SMEs
Contracts signed 20latest 23 Jun 2026

146 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • CO Construction - Civils and Common Infrastructure Works - Netherton Hub 0326

    Signed
    23 Jun 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • CO SERVICES – TRANSMISSION TRAINING CAMPUS LEAD DESIGNER – 1127

    Signed
    23 Jun 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 053530-2026-CO Construction - AIS Substation Works - LT294/295 Bhlaraidh WF Extension - 0426-1

    Signed
    27 Apr 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • CO Construction - 275kV Substation and Underground Cable - LT325/326/327/PT1164 Loch na Cathrach 0429

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    £12,205,855
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-1

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-2

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-3

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-4

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-5

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-6

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-7

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 031205-2026-8

    Signed
    27 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Subsea Cable Replacement Framework

    Signed
    20 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Subsea Cable Replacement

    Signed
    3 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Subsea Cable Replacement

    Signed
    28 Jan 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Subsea Cable Replacement

    Signed
    27 Jan 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Subsea Cable Replacement Framework

    Signed
    27 Jan 2026
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • CO Construction LT014 Construction Works Phase 1 - Lot 3 - HVDC Civils- Lewis - 1025

    Signed
    20 Oct 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 066291-2025-1

    Signed
    29 Sept 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 055712-2025-2

    Signed
    26 Aug 2025
    Value
    £2,998,944
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · All Work7bids · 3 electronic · 2 from abroad3——
3 · Fault replacement4bids———
Whole notice5bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

18 public bodies on the notice

SSE plc

Contracting authorityElectricity 02366879 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, Scotland, PH1 3AQContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market

75 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 75 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

Show 40 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.