---
title: "Dynamic Line Rating of Transmission Circuits Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SSE SERVICES PLC"
published: "2021-12-10"
---

# Dynamic Line Rating of Transmission Circuits Request for Information

Buyer: SSE SERVICES PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff.json)

## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, initiated by SSE SERVICES PLC for the project titled "Dynamic Line Rating of Transmission Circuits Request for Information". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software development services, and is set to support the UK's transition to net zero carbon emissions by connecting renewable generation sites to the transmission network. The submission deadline is 5th January 2022, and responses must be submitted electronically. The related procurement method is a selective procedure, which involves a negotiated approach following a prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software development and renewable energy solutions, particularly those that can develop and implement Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) systems. Businesses that offer innovative monitoring technologies, self-powered devices, and data analysis interfaces would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on agile and cost-effective solutions creates a valuable landscape for companies aiming to contribute to the energy sector's sustainability goals.

## Notice

SSEN are charged with the responsibility to connect multiple geographically dispersed renewable generation sites to the transmission network in order to meet the UK stated goal of a transition to net zero carbon emissions. To meet these objectives SSEN require flexible and agile solutions to facilitate these connections in a cost effective and timely fashion. In response to these challenges, SSEN are exploring the nature and scope of opportunities that may be realised by the implementation of a Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) system. In the context of this information WE request the following requirements will be met. 2.1 Device requirements 2.1.1 The monitoring device should be self-powered either by harvesting power via line current or standalone local power source such as solar. If a standalone local power source is used it shall provide 2.3.4 Must have a front end user interface that can be accessed to display monitoring data and calculated ratings. This system must also provide an option to export historical monitoring data

### Lot Information

Lot 1

installation to a live operational DLR system on two circuits

Renewal: Undecided at this stage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030856-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| 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 | SSE SERVICES PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 3JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030856-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sse.com

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ffff.json.