Planning

RFI FW Services - Robotic Live Line Working - Multi Site 0425

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 06:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "RFI FW Services - Robotic Live Line Working - Multi Site 0425." This project falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically ancillary works for electricity power lines, and is located throughout the United Kingdom. Key dates include the market engagement milestone scheduled for 7th May 2025. The procurement is classified under private utility regulations and aims to address operational restrictions on specific electricity network equipment while maintaining power supply continuity. The intended contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. Further information is available on the Jaggaer e-procurement system.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers capable of working on energized electricity networks and managing vegetation near power lines to minimize customer interruptions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this procurement process well-suited for their capabilities. With an estimated contract value of up to £600,000, this project is ideal for businesses experienced in utilities and infrastructure work. Engaging in this preliminary market engagement phase can help businesses align their services ahead of the official tender process, potentially benefiting from future partnership opportunities with Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI FW Services - Robotic Live Line Working - Multi Site 0425

Notice Description

At Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), we are seeking suppliers capable of working on Pole Mounted Reclosers (PMRs) and Pole Mounted Circuit Breakers (PMCBs) while the network remains energized. SSEN currently faces operational restrictions on Whip and Bourne PMCBs and PMRs, requiring network de-energization, which can impact customers. Our objective is to implement a system that will eliminate the need for planned Customer Interruptions (CI). The equipment affected by this restriction includes: - Whip and Bourne 11kV Pole Mounted Reclosers. Additionally, we need a solution that can safely remove Category A limbs on single or multiple trees without de-energizing the network, to minimize planned CIs and reduce Customer Minutes Lost (CML) resulting from vegetation-related faults. A significant portion of CIs are due to single limbs on impacting trees, which this solution should also address. Please refer to the opportunity listing on our Jaggaer e-procurement system for further information on the requirement and how to respond: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=423 The purpose of this market engagement is for the market to provide information only at this stage. This process of engagement is not a pre-qualification, tender nor a guarantee of any future tender opportunities. This process also does not guarantee any agreements, contracts or delivery of the required works. All contract dates and values on this notice are estimates only and subject to change (dependent on market and final requirements). Please note that SSEN may choose to use Achilles UVDB as the first stage of supplier selection for any procurement that follows this process of preliminary market engagement.

Planning Information

Please refer to the opportunity listing on our Jaggaer e-procurement system for further information on the requirement and how to respond: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=423

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050207
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014796-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Contact Name
Nelson Bello
Contact Email
nelson.bello@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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