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# FW Construction – Civils, Buildings, OHL and UGC Framework – Multi Site 1231

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw-construction-civils-buildings-ohl-and-ugc-framework-multi-site-1231-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** SSE PLC: "FW Construction – Civils, Buildings, OHL and UGC Framework – Multi Site 1231". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £7,400,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: sse.app.jaggaer.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [SSE PLC](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/sse-plc-coh-sc117119)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £7,400,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 August 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building construction work, Civil engineering machinery, Civil engineering support services, Construction work for electricity power lines, Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings (+5 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKM, UKM5, UKM7, UKM8, UKM9
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw-construction-civils-buildings-ohl-and-ugc-framework-multi-site-1231-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b6`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw-construction-civils-buildings-ohl-and-ugc-framework-multi-site-1231-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b6#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [sse.app.jaggaer.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsse.app.jaggaer.com%2Fesop%2Fguest%2Fgo%2Fopportunity%2Fdetail%3FopportunityId%3D447)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw-construction-civils-buildings-ohl-and-ugc-framework-multi-site-1231-ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b6#participate

## Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: 
This notice supersedes the previously published notice relating to this procurement (FTS 2026/S 000-052513).
To ensure compliance with the applicable legislation, this replacement notice has been published and should be regarded as the authoritative notice for this procurement.
Suppliers should note that:
•	Minor amendments have been made to PQQ_486 - All Lots Questionnaire to align with the requirements of  this notice. Details of the amendments have been made clear in updated ‘Response Configuration’ file within the attachments section. 
•	All lot-specific PQQ questionnaires remain unchanged.
•	The submission deadline has been extended to provide suppliers with adequate time to review and respond to the updated notice and questionnaire.
The Contracting Authority apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks suppliers for their continued participation in this procurement.
Procurement Description: 
This procurement establishes a multi-lot framework for civils, buildings, overhead line and underground cable works across Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission’s large capital delivery portfolio in Scotland.
The framework covers six lots:
-civils works up to £10m
-civils works over £10m
-buildings and infrastructure
-overhead line pole construction
-overhead line tower construction
-underground cable construction
It is intended to appoint long-term strategic partners with the capability and capacity to deliver design, management, construction, testing and completion works, supporting network investment, renewal, customer connections and the transition to net zero. The framework has a potential total value of up to £7.4 billion, with lot specific framework appointed for a period up to eight years.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Up to £10m Civils
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 43310000, 45200000, 71311100, 71322000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,400,000,000
- **Description:** • Typically, standalone or enabling works.
• Limited third party interfaces and temporary works.
• Defined, well scoped packages with repeatable delivery characteristics.
Indicative scope may include:
• Substation site clearance and earthworks.
• Fou...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Over £10m Civils
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 43310000, 45200000, 71322000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,400,000,000
- **Description:** Characteristics:
1. Multi disciplinary, interfacing or staged works.
2. Higher construction, environmental or third party risk.
3. Complex temporary works, geotechnical, hydraulic or structural solutions.
4. Integration with live substations or criti...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Buildings & Infrastructure
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45210000, 45213200
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,400,000,000
- **Description:** This lot covers the design, management, construction, testing and completion of Buildings and Infrastructure projects with the scope including but not limited to:
Buildings
• Storage buildings, training school facilities, accommodation and welfare fa...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Overhead Line Pole Construction
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45232210
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,400,000,000
- **Description:** This lot covers the design, management, construction, testing and completion of overhead line pole-based transmission works, typically at 132kV but capable of supporting higher voltages where specified.
Indicative scope includes, but is not limited t...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Overhead Line Tower Construction
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45232210
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,400,000,000
- **Description:** This lot covers the design, management, construction, testing and completion of lattice tower and steel structure overhead line transmission works, typically at 132kV, 275kV and 400kV.
Indicative scope includes, but is not limited to:
Design and engi...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Underground Cable Construction
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31321300, 45231400, 45314310
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKM
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,400,000,000
- **Description:** This lot covers the design, management, construction, testing and completion of underground cable (UGC) transmission works 132kv and above.
Indicative scope includes, but is not limited to:
Design and engineering
• Detailed design of cable routes, tr...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F069101-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-22T10:57:18.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T08:22:49.695Z
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