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Published 15 Dec 2025, 08:22 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

FW Services - Maintenance of Voltage Regulators - Multi Site 0131

Official notice

Authority: SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC (Public body)

Framework agreementDirect awardUtilitiesSME suitable
Sectors: Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Award in standstill 23 Dec 2025no call for competition
Award (standstill) to Fundamentals Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) have a continuous need for ongoing maintenance of 11kV Voltage Regulators manufactured by Cooper Power Systems (Eaton). Supplied solely by Langley Engineering in the UK, the 11kV Voltage Regulators are specified by planners as a cost-effective alternative to line reinforcement. These voltage regulators sit under OHL and ensure that the voltage drop remains within acceptable limits, providing reliable power to connected devices. If Issues occur, then information can be fed back to the network. This helps prevent overvoltage or undervoltage conditions that could lead to equipment failure or hazards.

The aim of this contract is to refurbish between 6 and 7 of the 11kV tanks per year, via collection, assessment, refurbishment, testing and delivery of sets of 11kV Coopers Regulation equipment to enable safe return to service at 11kV during the contract period.

  • collection of unit(s) of regulators from Perth Depot or other nominated Depot.
  • the initial assessment of condition including the testing of the oil to assess oil condition
  • liaison with SSEN representative(s) for authorisation on the required maintenance for each set.
  • maintenance/renewal of component parts of the working mechanisms as required to return to standard.
  • refurbishment/replacement of the external components including, gauges and bushings as required
  • touch-up/re-paint as required to achieve C5-M (H) corrosivity resistance.
  • full final test after completion of the refurbishment to ensure compliance performance.
  • any scrap and waste oil to be disposed of by the Contractor at their cost by appropriate means.
  • Delivery of unit(s) of refurbished regulators to Perth Depot or other nominated Depot.

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Buyer regions
UK
Who may buy through it

Southern Electric Power Distribution Limited

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1AwardedSME

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Southern Electric Power Distribution Limited
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Dec 2025, 08:22 GMT
Last source update
23 Dec 2025, 11:45 GMT
Authority reference
34735
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085771
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f54c Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Single Suppliers Intellectual Property Exclusive Rights; Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
Published justification

In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5 (Direct Award Justifications) and the exemption grounds outlined in Schedule 5, paragraph 5 – SSEN considers that these criteria are met in relation to Voltage Regulators .

Schedule 5, paragraph 5 permits direct awards in situations where:

“(a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and

(b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.”

Fundamentals Ltd is the sole OEM trained and approved service provider in the U.K and holds the technical requirements needed to maintain SSEN’s Cooper Voltage Regulators within SSEN’s network infrastructure through relevant certification.

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
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Timeline

23 Dec 2025 → 12 Jan 2026 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published301 days ago
    23 Dec 2025, 11:45 GMT
  2. Standstill ends280 days ago
    12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Dec 2025
  1. Transparency notice published
    15 Dec 2025, 08:22 GMT
    UK5
  2. Contract award notice published
    23 Dec 2025, 11:45 GMT
    UK6
  3. Contract signature expected
    31 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Fundamentals LimitedSME1 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2031 · up to 31 Jan 2034Extensions: Three optional years on one year each, which can be extended if mutually agreed by both parties£6,150,000 inc. VAT23 Dec 2025standstill to 12 Jan 2026Standstill

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

Contracting authorityPrivate utility GB-COH: SC213460 Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, Scotland, PH1 3AQContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Fundamentals LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 02939559 Unit 2, Hillmead Enterprise Park, Marshall Road, Swindon, South West, SN5 5FZContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender