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FW Services - Flexibility Stability Service - Lewis & Harris 1230

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC is seeking suppliers for a Stability Flexibility Service titled "FW Services - Flexibility Stability Service - Lewis & Harris 1230" to enhance network stability for the Western Isles in the United Kingdom. Operating in the electricity distribution sector, this tender falls under the services category, with a focus on utilities. The process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure with a contract value of £1,440,000. Interested parties have until 6th June 2025, at 12:00 PM BST to submit their bids electronically in English. The procurement process includes a framework agreement and is above the threshold for significant tenders, indicating the importance of this initiative to improve network reliability amidst asynchronous generation sources.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in network management and those equipped to offer advanced solutions for electrical stability. Ideal candidates include medium to small-sized enterprises that focus on innovative energy solutions and have the capability to deliver high-quality services, as the evaluation criteria balance quality (60%) and price (40%). Companies that can provide distinctive approaches to managing energy networks during outages and fault conditions are particularly well-suited. The contract runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st December 2030, with potential extensions for two additional years, offering long-term growth and development potential for successful bidders within the UK energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FW Services - Flexibility Stability Service - Lewis & Harris 1230

Notice Description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) build and operate networks to best meet customer needs using the most efficient and flexible techniques possible. To do this, we have introduced Flexibility to help manage our network in the optimal way. The primary use case for Flexibility Services has been the economically efficient deferral of network reinforcements to manage thermal constraints. A Stability Service is a different kind of Flexibility Service that does not fall under the typical standard flexibility services as it provides network stability as opposed to managing a thermally overloaded network asset. Network stability has historically been provided by synchronous generators such as gas turbines; however, in regions where more asynchronous generation is present, network stability becomes problematic. This is due to the lack of an inherent capability to provide stability in intermittent generators such as wind farms. The Western Isles network is an example of a region where we need an alternative source of stability during planned outages and fault conditions. To address this requirement, SSEN are tendering for the provision of a Stability Flexibility Service for the Western Isles. SSEN invite interested suppliers to view the Tender Documents on our Jaggaer e-procurement system under "Current Opportunities" here https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=422 Full details of the service required and how to respond to the invitation to tender can be found on that page.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 one year extension periods will be included. These will be taken up if the service is still required at the end of the initial term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fadd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016414-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO 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

Further Information

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