Official UK procurement notice
Substation ECI · UK public procurement notice
Authority: SSE PLC·Consortium: 4 public authorities
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionEarly Contractors Involvement to undertake surveys for substation.
CPV: Construction work · High-voltage cable · Installation of cable laying · Substation construction work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Electronic auction
The subscribing utility entities reserve the right to conduct procurements under UVDB using electronic auctions.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1WestAwarded
Lot #2EastCancelled
Lot 2 (East) covers East Midlands, East of England & North London
Pipeline diversions typically larger than 24" in diameter and longer than 500m and including tunneling/HDD.
Significant above ground installation works including new build, rebuild, capacity upgrades.
The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks Cadent operates. It also supports the diversion or modification of existing assets, often in response to third-party requests driven by construction, infrastructure, and property development projects.
The scope of work may include both primary and secondary construction, decommissioning, and the removal or disposal of redundant assets and associated infrastructure. Partners will also contribute to Cadent's asset management objectives through design optimisation and the integration of new technologies and equipment.
Lot #3ComplexCancelled
The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks Cadent operates. It also supports the diversion or modification of existing assets, often in response to third-party requests driven by construction, infrastructure, and property development projects.
The scope of work may include both primary and secondary construction, decommissioning, and the removal or disposal of redundant assets and associated infrastructure. Partners will also contribute to Cadent's asset management objectives through design optimisation and the integration of new technologies and equipment.
Covering across all 5 of Cadent's Networks; Northwest, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England & North London
Pipeline diversions typically below 24" in diameter and less than 500m with no major tunneling requirements
Upgrades and replacements of components or processes on above ground installation such as pre-heat.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- “Substation ECI” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
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
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 21 Feb 2025, 11:59 GMT
- Last source update
- 20 Oct 2026, 14:14 BST
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-099043- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e63aFind a Tender
- Performance terms
Where relevant, such conditions will be stated in the procurement documents.
- Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures For contracts subject to the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, utilities are required to incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the proposed award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification is required to provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a
minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Where the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No 274) apply, provision is made for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of duty under the regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Where the Utilities Contracts (Scotland)
Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016 No 49) apply, provision is made for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of duty under the regulations to take action in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Publisher note: Contact details for each individual procurement will be provided by the subscribing utility entity in the specific procurement documents. Information referenced in Section III.2) of this notice will, where relevant, be provided in the specific procurement documents by the subscribing utility entity. The award criteria as referenced in Section II.2.5) may for certain procurements covered by this notice be on a price-only basis. Electronic workflows, as referenced in Section VI.2) may be employed by some or all of the subscribing utility entities. Subscribing utility entities may reserve contracts as referenced in Section III.1.5). Details of the contact for review procedures covered by Section VI.4.1) will be provided by the subscribing utility entity. UVDB may be used by subscribing utility entities to establish dynamic purchasing systems. Where Requests for Information have begun prior to 21st February 2025, contract award should complete under the previous notice in FTS (previous notice number: 2021/S 000-000006). For all Requests for Information after the 21st February 2025, this Notice is applicable. Unable to link to the previous notice in section IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure. Previous notice number: 2021/S 000-000006 Please additionally note, notice reference 2025/S 000-006004 should be disregarded.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
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- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Notice history
10 events · 14 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jan 2026- Status changed to complete15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
- Procurement method changed15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
- Buyer details updated15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
- Procurement method changed16 Feb 2026, 16:46 GMT
- Procurement method changed27 Mar 2026, 15:24 GMT
- Buyer details updated27 Mar 2026, 15:24 GMT
- Procurement method changed2 Apr 2026, 15:43 BST
- Buyer details updated7 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
- Buyer details updated21 Sept 2026, 15:13 BST
- Buyer details updated20 Oct 2026, 14:07 BST
Routine re-releases (14)
- 2026-09: 1 release · 21 Sept 2026
- 2026-08: 2 releases · 6 Aug 2026, 7 Aug 2026
- 2026-05: 2 releases · 5 May 2026, 7 May 2026
- 2026-04: 2 releases · 2 Apr 2026, 20 Apr 2026
- 2026-03: 1 release · 27 Mar 2026
- 2026-02: 1 release · 16 Feb 2026
- 2026-01: 1 release · 15 Jan 2026
- 2025-02: 1 release · 21 Feb 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast28 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
CO - Construction & Services - Supply & Delivery GIS - Blackhillock - 1028
- Signed
- 5 Oct 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 091021-2026-1
- Signed
- 15 Sept 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
CO CONSTRUCTION – 132KV UGC LT552 HIGH CONSTELLATION 0329
- Signed
- 27 Jul 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 089269-2026-1
- Signed
- 27 Jul 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
CO Construction - AIS Substation Works – PT001018 Sallachy WF 0528
- Signed
- 19 May 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
CO Construction - 132kV Trident OHL - LT295 Bhlaraidh Ext 1028
- Signed
- 27 Apr 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
CO Construction – ECI Substation Works – LT442 / LT627 / LT628 Clayhills & Willowdale - 1126
- Signed
- 13 Apr 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 041118-2026-1
- Signed
- 9 Apr 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
OO Supply & Install – 275/275kV 785 MVA Phase Shifting Transformers – Blackhillock
- Signed
- 7 Apr 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
CO Construction - AIS Substation Works – LT370/371/372 Chleansaid WF 0827
- Signed
- 22 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 003418-2026-5
- Signed
- 8 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 003418-2026-4
- Signed
- 4 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 003418-2026-6
- Signed
- 4 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 003418-2026-7
- Signed
- 4 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 003418-2026-2
- Signed
- 3 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 003418-2026-3
- Signed
- 3 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 003418-2026-1
- Signed
- 2 Dec 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 014019-2026-1
- Signed
- 20 Nov 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 014019-2026-10
- Signed
- 20 Nov 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 014019-2026-2
- Signed
- 20 Nov 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
4 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITEDContracting authorityUVDB mainly covers utility entities in the fields of electricity, gas and water, but also utility entities in the fields of port and airport related activities and postal services
- CADENT GAS LIMITEDContracting authorityProduction, transport and distribution of gas and heat
- Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PlcContracting authorityElectricity
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Cadent Gas LtdReview body
- SSEReview body
- See section VI.3Review body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
1 commercial party on the notice- United Infrastructure Power T&D LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.