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Wide Area Network Services

SSE PLC

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11 Nov 2024 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

SSE plc has completed the procurement process for Wide Area Network Services, specified under CPV code 64200000 (Telecommunications services) for their dynamic fleet of renewable locations across the island of Ireland. The procurement, initiated through a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, aimed to secure low latency and reliable on-site telecommunication systems crucial for operating and maintaining their renewable energy assets, which include wind, solar, and battery locations. The contract, signed on 11th November 2024, covers both existing installations and accommodates future expansion needs in remote areas of the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in telecommunications services and robust remote site connectivity solutions. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality, low-latency telecommunication systems, particularly in isolated and challenging environments, are ideal candidates. Moreover, firms capable of scalable solutions to meet the evolving needs of SSE plc's renewable energy network will find this project beneficial. The procurement strategy, focusing on collaboration with a reliable partner, underscores the potential for long-term engagement and continued business development.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network Services

Notice Description

SSE has a dynamic fleet of renewable locations (wind, solar, battery) often located in very remote parts of the island of Ireland. These remote locations require low latency and reliable high quality on-site telecommunication systems that are critically essential for operating and maintaining these assets in the fleet. This opportunity seeks a partner to provide a standard solution for incumbent locations and cater for additional locations coming on line during the term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SSE has a dynamic fleet of renewable locations (wind, solar, battery) often located in very remote parts of the island of Ireland. These remote locations require low latency and reliable high quality on-site telecommunication systems that are critically essential for operating and maintaining these assets in the fleet. This opportunity seeks a partner to provide a standard solution for incumbent locations and cater for additional locations coming on line during the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b58d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036456-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 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
SSE PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.lange@sse.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

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