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Framework for Overhead Line Construction Works - Distribution Voltages

SSE plc

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13 Sep 2024 at 17:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc is conducting a procurement process under the title "FW Construction - Distribution OHL Works South (up to 33kV) - Multi Site 0333", focusing on overhead line construction works. This tender falls within the works category and covers locations such as the Thames Valley, Ridgeway, Wessex, and Southeast, including the Isle of Wight, in the UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions ending on 15th October 2024. This selective procurement process follows a negotiated procedure with prior competition, offering a maximum of five lots. The procurement aims to award framework agreements spanning 1,800 days, with optional extensions. Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc serves as the buying organisation, headquartered in Reading, UK.

By participating in this procurement, businesses specializing in overhead line construction and related services have the opportunity to gain significant growth through long-term partnerships. The framework agreements encompass tasks such as jointing, traffic management, and emergency responses, making it ideal for contractors with expertise in comprehensive utility infrastructure projects. The tender provides opportunities for both large-scale firms and medium-sized enterprises capable of undertaking multiple lots to expand their market presence in the energy distribution sector across the southern UK regions. Additionally, the requirement to respond to adverse weather events and the provision for selectable lots allows suppliers to tailor their bids according to their operational strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Overhead Line Construction Works - Distribution Voltages

Notice Description

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) requires ongoing delivery of Overhead Line (OHL) works on all Distribution voltages. These services include the construction, refurbishment, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and wood poles across LV, 11kV and 33kV, 66kV and 132kV as well as associated ancillary services such as jointing, cable installation, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement, and emergency response works. Framework for Overhead Line Construction Works - Distribution Voltages

Lot Information

Ridgeway Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years) x 3

South East Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years) x 3

Thames Valley Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years) x 3

Wessex Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years)

Lot 1 - Argyll & West

Overhead Line Works in Lot 1 - Argyll & West

Lot 2 - Tayside & Central

Overhead Line Construction Contract

Lot 3 - North Caledonia

Overhead Line construction Contract - Lot 2

Lot 4 - highlands and Orkney

Overhead Line construction contract - Lot 4 Highlands

Lot 5 - Western Isles

OHL construction Contract - Lot 5

Lot 6 - Shetland

OHL Construction contract - Shetland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049afa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063871-2026
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232210 - Overhead line construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SSE plc
Additional Buyers

Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED

IPSUM POWER (LICENSED NETWORKS) LIMITED

OCU UTILITY SERVICES LTD

The Freedom Group of Companies Ltd

Further Information

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