---
title: "Defined Benefit Administration Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dd09"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2021-09-03"
---

# Defined Benefit Administration Services

Buyer: SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dd09

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scotia Gas Networks Limited, seeking Defined Benefit Administration Services, primarily within the pension fund management services industry. Located in Horley, UK, the tender is currently at the active stage of the procurement process, employing a selective method that follows a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The submission deadline is set for 17 September 2021, and the contract duration is anticipated to be 1080 days, with potential for renewal after an initial three-year period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pension fund administration and related services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality administrative and secretariat services for pension schemes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given Scotia Gas Networks Limited's well-funded scheme and the integration of electronic submission methods, businesses should leverage their capabilities in managing complex pension arrangements to fulfil the requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

SGN operates a closed defined benefit (final salary) pension arrangement which is registered in the UK and governed by a Trustee Board. The Scheme is currently administered by SSE Pensions, by their in-house Team in Perth, and the Scheme Actuary is Hymans Robertson LLP. The Scheme has been in force in its current form since 2005. It has assets of cPS1.3bn, is relatively well funded, and is looking for a high quality administrative and secretariat service to operate from autumn 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Management and Administration of Defined Benefits pension Scheme

Options: Possibility of initial contract being extended by up to 24 months

Renewal: Renewal to be discussed after initial three year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021914-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | HORLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 9HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | Horley Central & South |
| Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66141000 - Pension fund management services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021914-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.SGN.COM
- http://www.sgn.co.uk
- http://www.sgn.com

## Provenance

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