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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 10:39

Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 16:23

Award

20 Aug 2024 at 16:07

Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 15:13

Planning

08 Jul 2024 at 19:19

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC has completed the procurement process for the "Separation of Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission network and domain" project under the Computer Network Services industry category. The project entails a major IT and OT network and authentication re-structure to enhance agility and reduce inter-group dependency. The procurement method was selective, following a negotiated procedure with prior competition. Located across Scotland, the project involves designing and delivering a network transformation in compliance with the NIS Directive CAF B2 principle. The award was made on 20th June 2025 to Sword IT Solutions Ltd and marks the commencement of the execution phase in 2026 as part of the RIIO-T3 regulatory period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in network and security services, particularly those capable of delivering complex IT and OT infrastructure projects. Companies providing professional services in cybersecurity, network restructuring, and IT managed services are well-suited to participate in such initiatives. The project demands expertise in secure network implementations and compliance with high-security standards like ISO27001. The contracting authority anticipates leveraging a supplier's ability to deliver scalable solutions, positioning participating businesses for potential growth through extensive involvement in the projects' design and implementation phases across Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Separation of Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission network and domain

Notice Description

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHET) seek a skilled provider of network and security consulting and project delivery services to design and deliver a major IT + OT network and authentication re-structure. The objective of the project is to further separate SHET network zones from other SSE BU networking, enabling SHET to apply networking changes in a more agile way with less inter-group dependency. The projects span both IT and OT (operational technology). The current network design is complex with a disparate combination of separate and shared services with other SSE businesses. It is important that the design for the "To-Be" solution minimises the risk to the business during the transformation from the current network architecture to the future model. Suppliers should appreciate transition will be undertaken in the context of a live operating environment. This project will help ensure SHET continue to meet the NIS Directive CAF (Cyber Assessment Framework) B2 principle and contributing outcomes in the RIIO-T3 Ofgem regulatory period. * In 2025 the project will define a costed strategy, architecture secure design, support model and execution plan for SHET to meet its desired network and security outcomes. * In 2026 execution of the approved design will follow as part of the RIIO-T3 regulatory period. On-site execution will take place across the territory of Scotland. It is desirable that the supplier have the capability to provide IT managed services and project delivery services (for example but not limited to networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity specialisms) and professional services as this may be a future requirement. Due to the nature of the work involved, it is anticipated that the supplier and any sub-contractor personnel will be UK based and where necessary their employees assigned to the programme or with access to SHET data may be required to hold appropriate security clearance for their role. To successfully deliver the project, the design and execution phases must address and deliver solutions that: 1. Improved Transmission OT systems and network, with increased cyber security prevention and avoidance of risk. 2. Maintenance of SHET compliance with the CAF Principle B2 and preparation to meet the Enhanced CAF Profile once released. 3. Enable SHET to: a. Drive towards network independence whilst retaining benefits of sharing wider corporate network where beneficial to do so , b. Enable initiative-taking risk avoidance and management, and increased ability to accommodate future cyber and functional changes. 4. Strengthens SHET overall network security posture while also making it easier to monitor and track traffic throughout SHET network. 5. Solution will need to be scalable to support anticipated future business growth.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full details of requirement available in the procurement documentation

Options: Anticipate award of initial project contracts with option to purchase additional calloffs and services during the term. SHET may make additional purchases from the winning Tenderer via the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition.

Renewal: 96 month term reflects initial period of project contracts plus extension options and followup purchases, such as for optional services and calloffs, to be discussed with the successful Tenderer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047bc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033971-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION 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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sword IT Solutions Ltd

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