Tender

Project Intelligence Solution 28th May 2025

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC

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20 Jun 2025 at 08:30

Tender

28 May 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC, based in Perth, UK, has initiated the procurement process for a project intelligence solution. The tender, titled "Project Intelligence Solution 28th May 2025," falls under the services category, specifically IT software and project management software packages, within the utilities sector. The procurement stage is currently active, under the tenderUpdate tag. It is a selective procurement process employing a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers have until 30th June 2025 at 14:00 to express interest, with the enquiry period ending on 25th June 2025. The award is anticipated to be made by 11th September 2025, with a contract start date of 1st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management and IT solutions, particularly those offering Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software with robust project scheduling and risk assessment capabilities. Firms capable of delivering solutions aligned with NEC4 standards, providing excellent post-implementation support, and maintaining data within UK/EU geofences are ideal candidates. The procurement's framework agreement method allows for the possibility of both open and reopened competition, creating growth opportunities for SMEs and larger enterprises. The contract includes potential renewals, allowing ongoing collaboration and further business development with Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC.

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Notice Title

Project Intelligence Solution 28th May 2025

Notice Description

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc. (the "SHET"), seeks a market leading supplier of project intelligence solutions. The solution provided should analyse proposed project programmes and be capable of: Assessment of project programme for schedule integrity and likelihood of successful delivery within proposed timelines Identifying activities, dependencies, critical path, milestones and risks Test mitigation plans and time savings that could be realised Monitoring progress vs plan and highlight risks to the schedule Account for scheduling changes and project revised milestone/completion dates, and reassess risks Provide a reporting suite for visibility and to inform decision making Support supply chain partners, in addition SHET employees to optimise projects Perform analysis and provide intelligent metrics at project and portfolio levels The proposed solution should meet the following: Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Easy to use interface for primary users Data storage (both production and recovery systems) geofenced to the UK/EU The supplier should provide timely high quality project delivery services and excellent post implementation customer support options Be capable of delivery to NEC4 standards

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: SHET may make additional purchases from the original supplier utilising Direct Award

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033924-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

48517000 - IT software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
Iona Cooper
Contact Email
iona.cooper@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

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