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Published 21 Feb 2025, 11:59 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Substation ECI · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: SSE PLC·Consortium: 4 public authorities

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 5 Oct 2026
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Early 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 published
Lot #1WestAwarded
Delivery: Scotland · Blackhillock Substation
Extensions: Annual renewals after initial term (optional and to the discretion of the Cadent Gas)
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1+1
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.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1+1

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
What this means for your bid
  • “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)
Construction workHigh-voltage cableInstallation of cable layingSubstation construction work
Delivery area
UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)
+3 moreSouth East (UKJ)South West (UKK)Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e63a Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

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

Review and risk notes
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
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Accepted languages
en

Notice history

10 events · 14 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jan 2026
  1. Status changed to complete
    15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
  3. Buyer details updated
    15 Jan 2026, 11:38 GMT
  4. Procurement method changed
    16 Feb 2026, 16:46 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    27 Mar 2026, 15:24 GMT
  6. Buyer details updated
    27 Mar 2026, 15:24 GMT
  7. Procurement method changed
    2 Apr 2026, 15:43 BST
  8. Buyer details updated
    7 Aug 2026, 12:13 BST
  9. Buyer details updated
    21 Sept 2026, 15:13 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    20 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 forecast

28 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 notice

SSE plc

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

Consortium 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 servicesGB-COH: SC137975 ABINGDON, South EastContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗
  • CADENT GAS LIMITEDContracting authorityProduction, transport and distribution of gas and heatGB-COH: 10080864 Coventry, West MidlandsContact name, email, phone
  • Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PlcContracting authorityElectricitySC213461 Perth, ScotlandContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Cadent Gas LtdReview body Coventry
  • SSEReview body Perth
  • See section VI.3Review body See section VI.3

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.