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SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - OPERATIONAL TELECOMS PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - CIVILS, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTRE

SP POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2025 at 14:23

Planning

01 Mar 2022 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

SP POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED, a notable player in the UK electricity sector, has completed the procurement titled "SPEN TELECOMS 2023" comprising operational telecoms projects and operations and maintenance. The procurement, classified under the telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services (CPV code 50332000), details the provision of telecoms services and related activities to support SPEN's operational requirements and transformational telecoms management and delivery projects. The tender was divided into five lots covering various geographical areas and services, and the procurement process utilised the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Contracts were signed on 18 December 2024, and the awards were granted to suppliers WHP Telecoms Limited, C-Plan Telecommunications Limited, OCU Utility Services Limited, and Capita Business Services Ltd for different segments, with a duration of four years and an option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies in the telecommunications and infrastructure maintenance sectors, particularly those with expertise in fault response, network maintenance, fibre and pilot cable installation, and network operations centre management. Companies that possess advanced technical capabilities in these areas, along with the ability to scale services across the UK, would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. The selective procurement method implies that experienced and well-established vendors are favoured, further highlighting opportunities for large-scale enterprises to secure substantial long-term contracts within the SPEN network.

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Notice Title

SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - OPERATIONAL TELECOMS PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - CIVILS, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTRE

Notice Description

Provision of telecoms services and associated activities across Distribution and Transmission networks to: (i) meet SPEN operational and installation requirements; and (ii) support the transformation project of telecoms management and delivery within SPEN. The materials included ( 30% of the amount) are mainly MPLS equipment, digital multiplexers, FO cables, rectifiers, etc. The contraction is divided in 3 scopes: *OTNOM North/South(2 lots) (Operational Telecom Projects; Network Operations & Maintenance): Capital programme for network growth, and fault response, repair and maintenance. *NOC: service desk, end-to-end fault management, network monitoring and fault troubleshooting/resolution. *Civils North/South(2 lots): installation and commissioning of fiber and pilot cables, chamber repair and routine maintenance of cable network.

Lot Information

SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - OPERATIONAL TELECOMS PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - North

Capital programme for network growth, and fault response, repair and maintenance.

Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension

Operational Telecom Projects; Network Operations & Maintenance - South

Capital programme for network growth, and fault response, repair and maintenance.

Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension

Civils - North

installation and commissioning of fiber and pilot cables, chamber repair and routine maintenance of cable network.

Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension

Civils - South

installation and commissioning of fiber and pilot cables, chamber repair and routine maintenance of cable network.

Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension

Networks Operations Centre(NOC)

service desk, end-to-end fault management, network monitoring and fault troubleshooting/resolution.

Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031c22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001039-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SP POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC

Contact Name
Robert Brown
Contact Email
mygosupply@gosupplyservices.com, rbrown2@scottishpower.com
Contact Phone
+44 7350423485

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

C-PLAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

OCU UTILITY SERVICES

WHP TELECOMS

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