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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC aims to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Overhead Line Insulators, catering both to itself and to Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC. This procurement falls under the "goods" category for the utility sector and is carried out via an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contracts will be awarded based on the competitive evaluation of tenders, with the procurement process actively seeking bids until the deadline on 17th August 2026, at 5:00 PM. Located in the United Kingdom, the framework's initial five-year term can be extended for up to three additional years in increments of twelve months. The contract's inception is slated for 30th November 2026, with a potential conclusion by 30th November 2034 if all extensions are enacted.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in manufacturing and delivering overhead line insulators, with a gross contract value of £5.8 million GBP per lot. Companies with expertise in technical and commercial evaluations, backed by competitive pricing, will find this procurement particularly attractive, as the evaluation criteria weigh price at 70% and technical capability at 30%. Bidders need to prepare comprehensive submissions through the Jaggaer system, adhering to the detailed specifications and requirements stipulated within the ITT documentations. Establishing a foothold through this framework can offer consistent business over several years, making it a lucrative opportunity for seasoned suppliers in the utilities sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FW Supply & Deliver - OHL Insulators - Multi Site 1134

Notice Description

This framework is for the Supply & Delivery of Overhead Line Insulators for Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) and Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD) across GB

Lot Information

Porcelain Insulators

Supply and Delivery of Porcelain Insulators

Renewal: Initial term of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to three (3) further periods of twelve (12) months each.

Composite Insulators

Supply and Delivery of Composite Insulators

Renewal: Initial term of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to three (3) further periods of twelve (12) months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067635-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31321100 - Overhead power lines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Additional Buyers

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION 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
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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