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AwardUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 12:13

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC, based in Perth, United Kingdom, has completed a tender process for the provision of Marine Warranty Services related to cable installation and offshore construction projects. The procurement falls under the utilities sector and involves an open competitive flexible procedure as part of a framework agreement. The services were to support SSEN Cable Installation Projects, requiring expertise from Marine Warranty Surveyors. The tender process began with a period for primary queries ending on 3rd October 2025, followed by the tender closing on 31st October 2025. The awards were announced in January 2026, with a contract signing scheduled for February 6, 2026, lasting until February 2029, with possible extensions up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the marine services industry, particularly those specialising in warranty surveying who can demonstrate relevant experience and technical capability. Eligible businesses needed to have previous experience on high-value projects and personnel with SOMWS accreditation, enhancing their competitive edge in the bidding process. With substantial financial commitments and the possibility of contract renewals, this engagement offers lasting business growth opportunities for SMEs like ABL Group Scotland Limited, Global Maritime Consultancy Ltd, and Mwaves Ltd, who are poised to benefit from extended contracts if performance conditions are met.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FW Marine Warranty Services - Cable Installation & Offshore Construction Projects

Notice Description

SSEN Cable Installation Projects and Associated Activities will require Marine Warranty Services to be provided by a suitably qualified Marine Warranty Surveyor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: My mutual agreement of parties. 2 optional 12-month extentions are proposed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006600-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£501,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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 TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABL GROUP SCOTLAND LIMITED

Global Maritime Consultancy Ltd

Mwaves Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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