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FW Supply & Deliver - LV & MV Cables - Multi Site 1232

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), through Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution and Southern Electric Power Distribution, is procuring the supply and delivery of low- and medium-voltage electricity cables (CPV 31321200). Products include low-voltage concentric, waveform and selected auxiliary “fast runner” cables, plus 11kV and 33kV cables. The six lots divide these products by type and by North or South network area: concentric and auxiliary cables North and South, waveform cables North and South, and medium-voltage cables North and South. Deliveries are for sites across the United Kingdom. The framework may also be used, where technically appropriate, by other named SSE businesses, including SSEN Transmission, SSE Renewables and SSE Heat Networks. The procurement supports network investment and future electricity network requirements.

The buyer invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure, using a two-stage process: suppliers first submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), with the highest-ranked 10 suppliers per lot progressing to tender. PQQ responses are submitted through Jaggaer. Enquiries were due by 23 October 2026 at 16:00, and expressions of interest by 30 October 2026 at 16:00. The framework is planned to start on 1 April 2027, with an initial five-year term and options to extend by up to a further five years and two years, subject to performance and business approval. The stated framework value is £0. The six lots are evaluated on quality, weighted at 100%; up to three suppliers may be appointed per lot, subject to sufficient compliant, suitable and competitive tenders. The award decision was due by 1 April 2027.

This opportunity suits cable manufacturers and suppliers able to provide the specified low-voltage concentric, waveform and auxiliary products, or 11kV and 33kV cable products, for the North or South network requirements. Businesses can target individual product-and-area lots, with the possibility of bidding for multiple lots. SSEN is seeking technically credible suppliers and does not require full SSEN technical approval before framework award; however, suppliers must complete SSEN’s technical assessment and obtain the relevant approvals before supplying under the framework. Strong manufacturing capacity, dependable product availability, competitive lead times, quality performance and reliable service are commercially important, as SSEN expects to allocate requirements between suppliers using these factors as well as overall value. Suppliers may also put forward capacity commitments, service improvements and efficiencies associated with winning multiple lots.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FW Supply & Deliver - LV & MV Cables - Multi Site 1232

Notice Description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, comprising Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc and Southern Electric Power Distribution plc, intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) cable products. The Framework Agreement may also be called off by SSEN Transmission, SSE Renewables, SSE utility Solution Ltd, TESGL Ltd and SSE Heat Networks Ltd where technically appropriate. The scope will include LV concentric cables, LV waveform cables, LV auxiliary "fast runner" cables, and 11kV and 33kV cable products. By combining these requirements into a single procurement exercise, SSEN aims to improve security of supply, maximise competition, support supplier participation, provide greater demand visibility, and deliver value for customers. The arrangement is also intended to support SSEN Distribution's ED3 and ED4 investment programme and future network requirements. The proposed scope of the new framework is intended to be, but not limited to: * LV Concentric Cables * LV Waveform Cables * Selected LV Auxiliary ("fast runner") Cables * 11kV Cables * 33kV Cables The current proposed lotting strategy is: Lot Description Lot 1 LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables North Lot 2 LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables South Lot 3 LV Waveform Cables North Lot 4 LV Waveform Cables South Lot 5 MV Cables North Lot 6 MV Cables South SSEN intends to establish a multi-supplier framework and currently anticipates appointing up to the three highest ranked suppliers per lot, subject to receipt of sufficient compliant, suitable and competitive tenders. Suppliers will be ranked following evaluation; however, SSE would retain flexibility to allocate requirements between awarded suppliers based on operational requirements, service performance, lead times, product availability, manufacturing capacity, quality performance and overall value delivered. As part of the tender process, suppliers may be required to submit pricing against a range of indicative award and allocation scenarios, which may include sole supplier, dual-source and multi-supplier models. This will allow SSEN to assess the relationship between volume allocation, pricing efficiency, supply chain resilience and value for money before finalising the award strategy. Suppliers may also be invited to identify any additional commercial benefits, capacity commitments, service improvements or efficiencies that could be achieved through the award of multiple lots. SSEN will consider these alongside the need to maintain appropriate supply chain resilience and continuity of supply. Suppliers will not be required to hold full SSEN technical approval prior to framework award. This approach is intended to support participation from a wider range of technically credible manufacturers. All suppliers will remain subject to SSEN's technical assessment and approval requirements, and no supplier will be permitted to supply cable under the framework until the relevant approvals have been successfully completed.

Lot Information

LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables North

Lot 1 - LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables - North

Renewal: SSEN anticipates establishing a framework arrangement for a maximum duration of up to 12 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with optional extension periods of up to a further 7 years. The current proposal under consideration is: * Initial term: 5 years * Extension option 1: Up to 5 years * Extension option 2: Up to 2 years Giving a maximum potential framework duration of 12 years, subject to performance and business approval.

LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables South

Lot 2 - LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables - South

Renewal: SSEN anticipates establishing a framework arrangement for a maximum duration of up to 12 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with optional extension periods of up to a further 7 years. The current proposal under consideration is: * Initial term: 5 years * Extension option 1: Up to 5 years * Extension option 2: Up to 2 years Giving a maximum potential framework duration of 12 years, subject to performance and business approval.

LV Waveform Cables North

Lot 3 - LV Waveform Cables - North

Renewal: SSEN anticipates establishing a framework arrangement for a maximum duration of up to 12 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with optional extension periods of up to a further 7 years. The current proposal under consideration is: * Initial term: 5 years * Extension option 1: Up to 5 years * Extension option 2: Up to 2 years Giving a maximum potential framework duration of 12 years, subject to performance and business approval.

LV Waveform Cables South

Lot 4 - LV Waveform Cables - South

Renewal: SSEN anticipates establishing a framework arrangement for a maximum duration of up to 12 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with optional extension periods of up to a further 7 years. The current proposal under consideration is: * Initial term: 5 years * Extension option 1: Up to 5 years * Extension option 2: Up to 2 years Giving a maximum potential framework duration of 12 years, subject to performance and business approval.

MV Cables North

Lot 5 - MV Cables - North

Renewal: SSEN anticipates establishing a framework arrangement for a maximum duration of up to 12 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with optional extension periods of up to a further 7 years. The current proposal under consideration is: * Initial term: 5 years * Extension option 1: Up to 5 years * Extension option 2: Up to 2 years Giving a maximum potential framework duration of 12 years, subject to performance and business approval.

MV Cables South

Lot 6 - MV Cables - South

Renewal: SSEN anticipates establishing a framework arrangement for a maximum duration of up to 12 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with optional extension periods of up to a further 7 years. The current proposal under consideration is: * Initial term: 5 years * Extension option 1: Up to 5 years * Extension option 2: Up to 2 years Giving a maximum potential framework duration of 12 years, subject to performance and business approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07809d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095038-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
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

31321200 - Low- and medium-voltage cable

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 30 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Additional Buyers

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION 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
Postcode Area
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

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