Request for Information – Engineered Electricity Poles – SSEN 2025

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    "title": "Request for Information – Engineered Electricity Poles – SSEN 2025",
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    "description": "Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), comprising both Transmission and Distribution businesses, is seeking suppliers capable of providing Engineered Electricity Poles.\nFor further details regarding the requirement and instructions on how to respond, please refer to the opportunity listing available on our Jaggaer e-procurement system:\nhttps://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=430\nThe purpose of this market engagement is to gather information from the market at this stage only. This engagement does not constitute a pre-qualification process, a tender, or a guarantee of any future procurement opportunities. \nParticipation in this process does not imply any commitment by SSEN to enter into agreements, award contracts, or proceed with the delivery of the requirement. \nThe details provided are not final or binding. They serve as a preliminary guide or general indication. Changes may occur based on market conditions and final requirements. \nPlease note that SSEN may utilise Achilles UVDB as the initial stage of supplier selection for any procurement activity that follows this preliminary market engagement process. \nPlease submit your responses via email to Deborah Johnstone (deborah.johnstone@sse.com) and Susan Beveridge (susan.e.beveridge@sse.com) by 3:00 PM on Thursday, 26 June 2025.",
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