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CO Services - GI - LT647 Tangy IV and Cnoc Buidhe WF Connections- Multi Site 0626

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC

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19 Sep 2025 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under discussion pertains to Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc, involving the provision of ground investigation services for the Tangy IV and Cnoc Buidhe Wind Farm Connections. This contract, titled "CO Services – GI – LT647 Tangy IV and Cnoc Buidhe WF Connections– Multi Site 0626" and classified under the CPV code 71351500, was undertaken using a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to SOCOTEC UK LIMITED. The scope of the tender included services related to site investigations, such as borehole drilling and reporting, essential for the development and construction of wind farm connection projects located in the Kintyre region. The contract was signed on 27th August 2025, marking its completion.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the field of ground investigation and related technical services, particularly those specialised in the energy and environmental sectors. Companies boasting expertise in site investigation, laboratory testing, and infrastructural development will find a lucrative avenue for growth, especially those capable of fulfilling the technical and price-based award criteria. With the role of a supplier being awarded to a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), SOCOTEC UK LIMITED, the tender illustrates the competitive nature and potential for SMEs to engage in significant projects that drive regional and sectoral growth.

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Notice Title

CO Services - GI - LT647 Tangy IV and Cnoc Buidhe WF Connections- Multi Site 0626

Notice Description

Ground Investigation services for the Tangy IV & Cnoc Buidhe Windfarm Connection projects. The scope is in three sections: (1) Section 1 - GI for 132kV Shared-use OHL works, (2) Section 2 - Sole Use UGC works, and (3) Section 3 - Substation Extension works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ground investigation services for the development, design, procurement, and construction of Tangy IV Wind Farm and Cnoc Buidhe Wind Farm connection projects. The ground investigation services includes but not limited to site investigations, borehole drilling, trial pitting, laboratory testing, and reporting. The awarded works is divided into three sections: 1) Section 1 (OHL) is the ground investigation works for the proposed 13km shared-used 132kV overhead line tower line. 2) Section 2 (UGC) is the ground investigation works for the proposed sole use underground cable routes. 3) Section 3 (Substation ) is the ground investigation works for the proposed substation extension works at the existing Carradale Substation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057964-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julianus.quejano@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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

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