Tender

FW Services - Operational Technology Framework - Extended Deadline to 20/06

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC

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Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC (SHET), trading as SSEN Transmission and based in Perth, UK, has issued a tender titled "FW Services - Operational Technology Framework - Extended Deadline to 20/06". This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an updated deadline for expressions of interest set for 20th June 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support, and revolves around operational technology within the energy sector. The procurement is conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to establish a framework agreement with multiple lots, ensuring participation from various SSE group companies.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses equipped with expertise in IT and OT services, particularly those focusing on sectors like cybersecurity, infrastructure design, network services, and consultancy. Businesses that can provide specialised services such as security assurance for substations, OT security training, data centre hosting, and delivery services are highly encouraged to compete. The framework offers a long-term engagement opportunity spanning from the start of February 2026 to the end of January 2034, allowing consistent business growth and collaboration with a key player in the UK's electricity transmission industry. With a substantial projected value of £240 million across the lots, companies that align with the requirements have the chance to secure significant contracts and grow their portfolio in the utilities market.

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Notice Title

FW Services - Operational Technology Framework - Extended Deadline to 20/06

Notice Description

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (SHET) trading as SSEN Transmission has identified a requirement to establish an OT specific Framework of suppliers to maintain a dedicated pool of suppliers to support the successful delivery of our T3 programme. Details of the programme can be found at https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/globalassets/documents/riio-t3-documents/ssent-riio-t3-business-plan.pdf NB. Original notice published is Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-020450 & updated on notice identifier 2025/S 000-031698. This notice is to reflect change to dates, including change of deadline for PQQ responses from 16.06.25 @12:00 to 20.06.25 at 12:00

Lot Information

Substation OT Prof Services (security assurance in substations, firewalls, common platforms)

Design and build of security solutions to be deployed into substation environments, including the infrastructure and services for backup, monitoring, endpoint protection and firewalls. * Design and build of physical security solutions for substation environments, including automated access control systems (AACS), CCTV, and other access control and monitoring solutions such as key safes and door contact sensors. * Procure and supply the hardware for the security solutions. In most cases this will be free issued by SSEN-T. * Provide ongoing 2nd line maintenance and support of the service / solution. * Consultancy engagements focused on future development or addressing emerging challenges, specific to Lot 1.

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

OT Security Services inc. Training & Awareness

Training and Awareness - Development of training content to educate users of operational technology about the risks from cyber security threats. * Provide specialised OT Security Consultancy and related services including process development and assurance (IDAM, VM, Change Management), maturity assessment, collation and summary of threat intelligence, testing and configuring security tools (Firewalls, EDR, IDS, SIEM). * Security architecture - risk assessing a new changed system IT/OT systems to ensure security principles are followed and residual risks are understood. * Penetration testing - undertaking targeted investigations to highlight vulnerabilities within our existing systems and controls that could be exploited by a threat actor. * OT Forensics - capability to undertake forensic investigations on low level devices used within the electricity sector. e.g. those running Realtime operating systems such as Vxworks. * Consultancy engagements focused on future development or addressing emerging challenges, specific to Lot 2

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

OT Infrastructure and Network Services inc. Substations (hardware, networking)

* Design and build of IT/OT infrastructure to be deployed into data centres and data rooms within offices. Including hardening of servers, software installation, network configuration, physical deployment (racking and wiring). * Design and build supporting applications such as identity services, domain management, key management and backup servers. * Provide infrastructure support, including patching, processing change requests, fault investigation and repair. * Design, build or procurement of network infrastructure to include but not limited to Routers, Switches, Firewalls and typical Datacentre technologies Page 6 to 15 * Consultancy engagements focused on future development or addressing emerging challenges, specific to Lot 3.

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

OT Operations (BAU Support and Development)

* Provide specialist application support and development for OT Applications including PowerOn, PI to respond to incidents, facilitate configuration changes and deliver updates. * Provide technical assistance for wider OT estate, including Active Directory and firewalls - often required as part of fault diagnosis, technical remediation and/or project resourcing Page 7 to 15 * Provide assistance and expertise with build and support of physical and virtual OT Windows clients. Building, applying and testing new client images via SCCM for use in Production OT environment. * DR testing - provide technical expertise with backup solutions such as NetBackup & Rubrik, to assist with comprehensive DR restoration tests for our OT servers and applications. * Consultancy engagements focused on future development or addressing emerging challenges, specific to Lot 4.

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

Data Center Hosting

* Provide data center hosting in a secure and resilient environment suitable for critical national infrastructure (CNI) (likely to be Tier 3 as a minimum) with proximity to the SSEN Transmission OT network in the north of Scotland and connectivity to public cloud services. * Provide data center hosting to Security Check Level to meet Cabinet Office requirements.

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

Delivery Services

* Professional and Consultancy services. * Skillset with Operational Technology (OT) expertise. Roles to include, but not limited to; 1. Business analysis 2. Design development 3. Testing 4. Change management 5. Architecture 6. Project delivery and management 7. Technical design 8. Service design

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05492c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032552-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2034 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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