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CO-CONSTRUCTION-SKYE REINFORCEMENT LT000091 CIVILS WORKS - 0926 (FRAMEWORK REFERENCE NO. 21920 / CALL OFF NO. ITT_5571

SSE PLC

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05 Dec 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Skye Reinforcement Civil Works project involves SSE plc, a prominent electricity company. The contracting procedure falls under the category of civil engineering works, specifically focusing on road improvements and upgrades in the Scottish Highlands. Initiated as a tender without prior publication due to urgent operational needs, this procurement has been completed with a direct award to R.J. Mcleod (Contractors) Limited. The procurement method was limited, following a framework agreement that allows direct contracting. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025, underscoring its timeliness in addressing the urgent operational demand within the region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering works, notably those capable of handling road improvement and forestry track upgrades. While the contract has already been awarded, businesses with similar capabilities should assess potential future opportunities arising from SSE plc's frameworks and urgent needs. Companies with expertise in handling critical infrastructure work and those operating within or near the Scottish Highlands would find this sector conducive to their business growth, especially during similar situational demands where rapid mobilisation and delivery continuity are sought after.

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Notice Title

CO-CONSTRUCTION-SKYE REINFORCEMENT LT000091 CIVILS WORKS - 0926 (FRAMEWORK REFERENCE NO. 21920 / CALL OFF NO. ITT_5571

Notice Description

The works comprise public road improvements (strip widenings, passing place creations and resurfacing), upgrades to forestry access tracks and upgrade an repair works to a slipway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works comprise public road improvements (strip widenings, passing place creations and resurfacing), upgrades to forestry access tracks and upgrade an repair works to a slipway.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded directly to R.J. McLeod (Contractors) Ltd under the framework title FW - Construction - Civil Works - Multi-Site 0726 (Reference no. 21920) without a further competitive tender, on the basis of urgent operational need, commercial risk mitigation, and continuity of delivery, with R.J. Mcleod (Contractors) Ltd already being formally engaged on a separate Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission project in the immediate area. The Framework R.J. Mcleod (Contractors) Ltd are already engaged on legally permits direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080071-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 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
SSE PLC
Contact Name
Alasdair Mackintosh
Contact Email
alasdair.mackintosh@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R.J. MCLEOD (CONTRACTORS

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