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132kV Substation Connection

SSE PLC

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:43

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:24

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:46

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "132kV Substation Connection" is organised by SSE plc, focusing on substation construction work and classified under the CPV scheme with the category "works". The procurement stage is at the award phase, with contracts signed on 22nd December 2025. This project involves the construction work necessary to connect the Chleansaid wind farm development via a radial circuit into the new Dalchork switching station in the region UKM61. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Key stakeholders can find opportunities to engage in this project, although the connection lot was cancelled.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction sector specialising in substation construction and infrastructure development. Companies like SSE plc, with expertise in electricity, benefit from these projects that expand network capabilities. Despite the cancellation of a specific lot, businesses that offer construction services, equipment provision, and engineering expertise are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The project could involve substantial growth resulting from involvement in large-scale energy infrastructure projects, making it attractive to firms with the technical capacity to handle complex electrical works.

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Notice Title

132kV Substation Connection

Notice Description

132kV Substation connection

Lot Information

Lot 1 - West

Connection of the onshore Chleansaid wind farm development - connecting via a radial circuit into the new Dalchork switching station

Options: 1+1

Lot 2 - East

Lot 2 (East) covers East Midlands, East of England & North London Pipeline diversions typically larger than 24" in diameter and longer than 500m and including tunneling/HDD. Significant above ground installation works including new build, rebuild, capacity upgrades. The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks Cadent operates. It also supports the diversion or modification of existing assets, often in response to third-party requests driven by construction, infrastructure, and property development projects. The scope of work may include both primary and secondary construction, decommissioning, and the removal or disposal of redundant assets and associated infrastructure. Partners will also contribute to Cadent's asset management objectives through design optimisation and the integration of new technologies and equipment.

Options: 1+1

Lot 3 - Complex

The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks Cadent operates. It also supports the diversion or modification of existing assets, often in response to third-party requests driven by construction, infrastructure, and property development projects. The scope of work may include both primary and secondary construction, decommissioning, and the removal or disposal of redundant assets and associated infrastructure. Partners will also contribute to Cadent's asset management objectives through design optimisation and the integration of new technologies and equipment. Covering across all 5 of Cadent's Networks; Northwest, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England & North London Pipeline diversions typically below 24" in diameter and less than 500m with no major tunneling requirements Upgrades and replacements of components or processes on above ground installation such as pre-heat.

Options: 1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031067-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45232220 - Substation construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20255 months 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
Additional Buyers

ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED

CADENT GAS LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 4SH
Post Town
Oxford
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), TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

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

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