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19 Feb 2025 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

SSE plc procured a modular substation for Elchies Windfarm near Elgin in Moray. The requirement covers the design, manufacture, delivery, installation and cold commissioning of substation equipment. It is an electrical infrastructure supply-and-installation opportunity rather than a general construction contract. The named requirement concerns a pole-mounted low-voltage monitoring solution, although the wider procurement data also describes modular substation work. The equipment is intended for use at the windfarm site, so relevant suppliers should be able to deliver and install specialist electrical infrastructure in Moray. The procurement is categorised as goods, with the main classification being substation equipment (CPV 31682540).

The procurement has been awarded. The associated award for the modular substation was made to UK Grid Solutions, and the related contract was signed on 1 July 2026. The contract covers supply, delivery, installation and cold commissioning of the modular substation. The procedure was selective, using a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and was run as part of a framework arrangement. The tender records a price-only evaluation criterion for the relevant lot. The tender status is complete and the related contract is active. The recorded requirement also includes a possible further two-year extension. No awarded value or contract-period dates are recorded for this specific modular substation award.

This procurement demonstrates established demand from SSE for complete modular substation solutions supporting renewable-energy infrastructure. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would combine substation design capability with manufacturing, logistics, site installation and cold-commissioning experience. Credibility would depend on being able to provide a complete, coordinated delivery rather than equipment supply alone, with suitable engineering competence for windfarm and distribution-network environments. The recorded route also indicates that suppliers need to operate within a selective, negotiated utility procurement and framework environment, and be able to compete primarily on price where the requirement is assessed on that basis. Firms with proven delivery of modular substations, low-voltage monitoring equipment and associated site works would be the closest fit.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Modular Substation

Notice Description

Supply, Deliver, Installation and Cold Commissioning - Modular Substation for Elchies Windfarm

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply and Installation of Pole Mounted Low Voltage Monitors

Design, Manufacture, Deliver, Installation and Cold Commissioning of a Modular Substation

Options: Contract can be extended for a further 2 years

Lot 2 - Supply and Installation of Ground Mounted Low Voltage Monitors

Lot 2 : Supply and installation of Low Voltage Monitors for ground mounted secondary substations. This Lot involves the supply and delivery of multi functional Low Voltage (LV) Monitors for retrofit installation in ground-mounted secondary substations. The monitors and associated data platforms will support Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks in addressing network constraints, optimising investments, and facilitating the rollout of Low Carbon Technologies (LCT). The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years."

Options: The framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot 3 - Baulks

The production, testing and delivery of Baulks as fully defined within Specification 206-15.

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a for a period of three (3) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years, with a final optional extension period of two (2) years: a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Sodium Hypochlorite (bulk)

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: Sodium Hypochlorite (bulk)

Miscellaneous Bulk

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Caustic Soda Packaged

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Sodium Hypochlorite ( Packaged)

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Salt Packaged

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Ammonium Sulphate

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

General Chemicals Packaged

NWL has a requirement for a range of various chemicals including phosphoric acid, caustic soda, Sulphuric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Salt, Ammonium Sulphate, Monosodium Phosphate (MSP), Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Carbonate Light, Sodium Thiosulphate, Citric Acid, Ferric Sulphate, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Options: 4 years with two options to extend for two years each (4+2+2).

Lot 1a - Supply of Straight through joints for XLPE cables, transitions between XLPE and PILC, PILC to PILC

Lot 1a - Supply of Straight through joints for XLPE cables, transitions between XLPE and PILC, PILC to PILC Supply and Delivery of Straight through joints for XLPE cables, transitions between XLPE and PILC, PILC to PILC for to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years

Lot 1b - Supply of Breach and loop joints for all cables

Lot 1b - Supply of Breach and loop joints for all cables Supply and Delivery of Breach and loop joints to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 1c - Supply of Pot end kits

Lot 1c - Supply of Pot Ends Supply and Delivery Pot Ends to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2a - XLPE indoor and outdoor (cold shrink technology only)

Lot 2a - Supply of XLPE indoor and outdoor (cold shrink technology only) Supply and Delivery of XLPE indoor and outdoor (cold shrink technology only) to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2c - Supply of Glands and termination boots

Lot 2c - Supply of Glands and termination boots Supply and Delivery of Glands and termination boots to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2d - Supply of PILC indoor (heat shrink technology only)

Lot 2b - Supply of Straight through joints for PILC indoor (heat shrink technology only) Supply and Delivery of PILC indoor (heat shrink technology only) to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2d - Supply of DIN plug-in elbows

Lot 2d - Supply of DIN plug-in elbows Supply and Delivery DIN plug-in elbows to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 3a - Supply of XLPE to XLPE straight through joints

Lot 3a -Supply of XLPE to XLPE straight through joints Supply and Delivery XLPE to XLPE straight through joints to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 3b - Supply of Single core transition joints. H and HSL 3-core transition joints

Lot 3b - Supply of Single core transition joints. H and HSL 3-core transition joints Supply and Delivery of Single core transition joints. H and HSL 3-core transition joints to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 4a - Supply of XLPE terminations (cold shrink technology only)

Lot 4a - Supply of XLPE terminations (cold shrink technology only) Supply and Delivery of XLPE terminations (cold shrink technology only) to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 4b - Supply of Connex terminations

Lot 4b - Supply of Connex terminations Supply and Delivery of Connex terminations to NIE Networks in Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of five (5) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081521-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

24 - Chemical products

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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


CPV Codes

15872400 - Salt

24311521 - Caustic soda

24312220 - Sodium hypochlorite

24413300 - Ammonium sulphate

24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

31343000 - Insulated cable joints

31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus

31682540 - Substation equipment

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

44212224 - Poles for carrying overhead lines

44212225 - Poles

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,319,485 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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
SSE plc
Additional Buyers

ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED

CADENT GAS LIMITED

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

PENNON GROUP PLC

Portsmouth Water Limited

SSE Services Plc

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc

United Utilities Water Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED

Atlantic Plastics Limited

Bohr Limited

Brenntag UK Ltd

CO7 Technologies, Inc

Calders & Grandidge (Boston) Limited

EA TECHNOLOGY LTD

ENEIDA GRID INTELLIGENCE S.A.

ENEIDA, Grid Intelligence S.A.

Energi Cable Services Limited

Ensto Renley Limited

Industrial Chemicals

Industrial Chemicals Limited

Nexans Power Accessories (UK) Limited

Pfisterer CSU UK Limited

Power Poles Limited

Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited

REPL International Limited

Scanpole Limited

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Taytech Enviromental Ltd

Test Incorporated Limited

UK Grid Solutions

UK Grid Solutions Limited

Waterfit Limited

Weir Minerals Europe

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