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title: "Substation Engineering Design and Support - Transmission"
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# Substation Engineering Design and Support - Transmission

Buyer: SSE PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c7c5af9-8ab1-4f84-aa15-f509d4833eab

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## Summary

SSE PLC is seeking proposals for the "Substation Engineering Design and Support - Transmission" tender, focused on providing Engineering design services within the public utilities industry. This procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage, has an estimated contract value of £7,500,000 and is located in Scotland. The contract period extends from 9 August 2021 to 8 August 2026, following a limited procurement method adopted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 9 June 2021, with the contract awarded on 2 August 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for large engineering firms with expertise in substation design and support services, potentially benefiting businesses that can offer supplementary resources to engineering teams. Companies with significant experience in the utility sector, particularly those skilled in engineering design services, would be well-positioned to take advantage of the funding and project scope provided by SSE PLC. Partnering firms, like ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED, BAKER HICKS LIMITED, and WSP (UK) Limited, along with others in the industry, underline the competitive landscape for this contract.

## Notice

Provision of Substation Engineering and Design Support Services, including the provision of resource to supplement existing Project and Engineering teams

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca1cf57-a189-4f66-9b5a-c1b4554ffb0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SSE PLC |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 3AQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City North |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK; BAKER HICKS; WSP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca1cf57-a189-4f66-9b5a-c1b4554ffb0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca1cf57-a189-4f66-9b5a-c1b4554ffb0b
  26th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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