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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 10:21

Award

28 May 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by SSE plc, a leading electricity provider in the UK, involves the project titled "Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of DVAr at various SHEPD locations." This project falls under the industry category of construction work for electricity power lines and encompasses works within the main procurement category. Located within the SHEPD area of operations in the UK, particularly targeting regions identified as UKM6, the contracting phase is currently in the award stage following completion. Key procurement activities took place throughout 2025, with contracts actively signed on 1st October 2025, while the entire procurement process was further noted as complete as of 1st July 2026. The selective procurement process employs a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition to engage suitable contractors.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for growth in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly for businesses skilled in the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning within high voltage and energy transmission sectors. Companies involved in construction works for electricity and possessing expertise with Dynamic VAr Reactive (DVAr) plants will find this project particularly favourable. The procurement approach, which seeks detailed design solutions and specialised installation services, aligns well with businesses that can furnish comprehensive engineering capabilities and a proven track record in similar projects. Given the significant scope, businesses able to provide integrated project management and tailor services to specifications may find this contract highly beneficial for expansion and establishing robust networks within the energy sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of DVAr at various SHEPD locations

Notice Description

Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of DAVR plant at various locations within SHEPD area of operations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of DVAr at five SHEPD locations within its area of operations.

Procurement Information

An RFI was conducted within Achilles using the CVC codes: 3.4.99.11 Dynamic Reactive Compensation and Voltage Support - Static var Compensator 3.4.99.12 Dynamic Reactive Compensation and Voltage Support - SVC 3.4.99.14 Dynamic Reactive Compensation and Voltage Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061607-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20251 years 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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