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LT360 Spittal to Peterhead HVDC Cables (Construction) - Multi-site 1229

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:50

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 09:24

Award

22 Jul 2024 at 08:57

Award

22 Jul 2024 at 08:49

Award

22 Jul 2024 at 08:34

TenderUpdate

24 Oct 2022 at 14:53

Tender

06 Oct 2022 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc, with the contract titled "LT360 Spittal to Peterhead HVDC Cables (Construction) - Multi-site 1229", focused on the construction sector, specifically the installation and commissioning of electricity power lines. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded on 16 January 2026, marking it as active. The procurement was done through a selective method, involving a negotiated procedure with prior calls for competition. Located in the UK, this initiative represents a significant development in electricity infrastructure in the region, intended to bolster the HVDC cable systems networking Spittal to Peterhead.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in HVDC cable design and construction. Companies like NKT HV Cables AB, already engaged as suppliers, illustrate the type of entities well-suited to compete for these opportunities. With options available for further offshore construction works, businesses specialising in large-scale electricity and civil engineering projects can find avenues for expanding their portfolios and increasing their market presence within the UK's burgeoning energy infrastructure sector. The specific calls for competition prior to negotiation indicate a substantial opportunity for businesses with the necessary selective procurement negotiation skills.

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Notice Title

LT360 Spittal to Peterhead HVDC Cables (Construction) - Multi-site 1229

Notice Description

Design, Manufacture, Construction & Commissioning associated with HVDC Cable System for Spittal to Peterhead Project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design, Manufacture, Construction & Commissioning associated with HVDC Cable System for Spittal to Peterhead Project.

Options: Options included for Project Manager to exercise associated with additional offshore construction works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03737d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010818-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31321300 - High-voltage cable

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 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
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC
Additional Buyers

SSE PLC

Contact Name
Marc Ducorory, Marc Ducorroy
Contact Email
marc.ducorroy@sse.com, transmission.procurement@sse.com
Contact Phone
+44 7584011042

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 3AQ
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NKT HV CABLES

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