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SSE Distribution Marine Survey DPS

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution Plc

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21 Dec 2023 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) has initiated a tender process for the SSE Distribution Marine Survey Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement involves end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area in the North of Scotland and Scottish Islands. These inspections are scheduled to be carried out between 2024 to 2027, aiming to maintain the security of electricity supply to customers. The value of the contract is £20,000,000 GBP, and the procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender deadline is 31st December 2028, with a contract currency of GBP and planned recurring cycles of 2 or 3 times per year.

This opportunity offers businesses within the SSE group and joint ventures the chance to participate in providing marine survey services for maintaining electric distribution networks. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in cable inspections, geotechnical, benthic, and UXO surveys. The procurement stage is currently active, focusing on services in the electricity sector with a specific emphasis on marine survey services. Businesses looking to expand in the UK market should consider this tender to engage in long-term opportunities to contribute to the maintenance and upgrading of submarine cables for electricity distribution in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSE Distribution Marine Survey DPS

Notice Description

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) owns and maintains the electricity distribution network in the North of Scotland and Scottish Islands comprising of overhead lines, underground cables and submarine electricity cables. SHEPD are responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of submarine cables in order to maintain security of supply to customers. As part of SHEPD's RIIO ED2 price control period, the team plan to deliver end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area. The total length of cable to be inspected is approximately 310km, split over a number of inspection campaigns spread across the price control period of 2024 to 2027. Other project may require additional surveys such as Geotechnical, Benthic and UXO. The Distribution DPS is open to be used by any business unit within the SSE group and where SSE is part of a joint venture.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Level Project Summary Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) owns and maintains the electricity distribution network in the North of Scotland and Scottish Islands comprising of overhead lines, underground cables and submarine electricity cables. SHEPD are responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of submarine cables in order to maintain security of supply to customers. As part of SHEPD's RIIO ED2 price control period, the team plan to deliver end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area. The total length of cable to be inspected is approximately 310km, split over a number of inspection campaigns spread across the price control period of 2024 to 2027. These inspections are required to inform future intervention strategies, by understanding cable condition as well as confirming the latest cable position on the seabed. These works shall be undertaken in compliance with the latest inspection specification which satisfies Marine Scotland requirements. The 71 submarine cables which require inspection

Renewal: the DPS may be extended by up to an additional 60 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04290a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037619-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2 or 3 times per year

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution Plc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 3AQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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