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Load Managed Area (LMA) Payment Service - Framework - 2

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

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AwardUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 14:41

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 13:48

Tender

21 May 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC is facilitating a procurement process titled "Load Managed Area (LMA) Payment Service - Framework - 2". This initiative is embedded in the electricity distribution sector and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the awarding stage, with the award notice published on 18th August 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure and is based on UK legal framework 2023/54. The contract is part of a framework agreement, with Octopus Energy Limited being named as the supplier in pending awards. The standstill period for potential challenges ends on 28th August 2025, and the contract duration is set from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2026, with a potential extension up to 2028. The procurement process targets load management improvements and aims to support diversification services within specific geographic areas in the UK.

The LMA Payment Service tender offers businesses an opportunity to engage in innovative energy management solutions, particularly those involved in the integration of smart technology and energy distribution. Companies with expertise in utility management, smart metering, and energy efficiency are well-suited to bid, as the project emphasises load management and reducing peak energy demand. This framework not only provides potential financial benefits but also positions firms as key contributors to energy sector innovations, beneficial for long-term growth and sustainability. Additionally, offering payments to suppliers supporting household energy management signifies a strategic move towards adopting cleaner, smarter energy systems, creating room for enterprises to leverage their technology solutions within this field.

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Notice Title

Load Managed Area (LMA) Payment Service - Framework - 2

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. 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 commencing 21st May 2025 at the links provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051be2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Contact Name
Andrew Steen
Contact Email
andrew.steen@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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCTOPUS ENERGY

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