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SVC Plant

SSE PLC

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28 May 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by SSE plc, focusing on the supply, installation, and maintenance of Static VAr Compensators (SVCs), Dynamic VAr Compensators (DVArs), or Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs) for connection to the Scottish and Southern Energy Network (SSEN) High Voltage network. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically substation equipment, with activities concentrated in the UK. The process reached the 'award' stage by 28 May 2026, with a contract signed on 18 March 2025. Notably, the procurement method employed was 'limited', entailing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified as falling outside the directive's usual scope.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure and energy solutions, particularly those with expertise in power network equipment supply and maintenance. Businesses with prior experience in delivering dynamic reactive compensation and voltage support systems will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement with SSE plc, a significant player in the electricity sector, allows for potential growth and establishment of a robust portfolio within the energy industry.

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Notice Title

SVC Plant

Notice Description

the supply, delivery to site, off-loading onto prepared foundations, erection, preparation for service, commissioning, and maintenance for the maintenance period of Static VAr Compensators (SVCs), Dynamic VAr Compensators (DVArs) or Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs) for connection to the Scottish and Southern Energy Network (SSEN) High Voltage network

Lot Information

Lot 1

supply, delivery to site, off-loading onto prepared foundations, erection, preparation for service, commissioning, and maintenance for the maintenance period of Static VAr Compensators (SVCs), Dynamic VAr Compensators (DVArs) or Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs) for connection to the Scottish and Southern Energy Network (SSEN) High Voltage network

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/050259-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31682540 - Substation equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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