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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007000-2025

SSE plc

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14 Aug 2025 at 11:48

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

SSE plc is overseeing a procurement process to transform Load Managed Areas into a Demand Diversification Service within the electricity distribution domain. The tender, titled "FW Services - Load Managed Area (LMA) Payment Service - Multi Site 0426," falls under the services category with a focus on the electricity industry, specifically aiming at flexible energy provision. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with contracts recently signed on 1st August 2025. The services will be delivered in Scotland, utilising an open procedure method. Procurement documents were made available from 24th February 2025, with an initial tender submission deadline on 26th March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative energy solutions, particularly those adept at managing remote electricity load management through smart meters. The awarded contracts to UTILITA ENERGY LIMITED and Ovo Energy Ltd indicate a preference for established firms with robust infrastructure in electricity service provision. Smaller businesses focused on energy efficiency and smart home technology can leverage this opportunity by aligning their services with the goals of flexible energy consumption and contributing towards sustainable energy solutions. The open procurement method provides a fair playing field to put forth competitive bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007000-2025

Notice Description

Load Managed Areas (or LMAs) are DCUSA provision that allows electricity loads that can be switched on remotely to be controlled so that they do not all switch on at the same time. We are looking at transforming LMAs into a Demand Diversification Service, and more information on the trial and how to participate can be found here: The Future of Load Managed Areas - SSEN https://www.ssen.co.uk/about-ssen/dso/flexibility/flexibility-services/future-of-load-managed-areas/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Load Managed Areas (or LMAs) are DCUSA provision that allows electricity loads that can be switched on remotely to be controlled so that they do not all switch on at the same time. This has typically been used for managing the charging of electric storage heaters and water tanks so that households access the cheapest possible electricity tariff and our network is not overloaded. Switching all this load at the same time causes peaks on the network that can result in thermal overloads and voltage step changes. This scheduling approach has successfully avoided this. We are looking at transforming LMAs into a Demand Diversification Service, and more information on the trial and how to participate can be found here: The Future of Load Managed Areas - SSEN https://www.ssen.co.uk/about-ssen/dso/flexibility/flexibility-services/future-of-load-managed-areas/ Whilst we continue to develop the diversification service approach we wish to give a payment to suppliers who are supporting households within LMA Areas. Particularly focusing on those household with 5 port smart meters being implemented. We therefore have opened a tender for a payment per household for these households as part of our Flexibility Service procurement strategy. The Procurement documents will be freely available on week commencing 24th February 2025 at the links provided.

Renewal: 2 (1+1) option years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e75c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65310000 - Electricity distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SSE plc
Additional Buyers

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution

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

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
2
Supplier Names

Ovo Energy Ltd

UTILITA ENERGY LIMITED

Further Information

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