--- title: "SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - OPERATIONAL TELECOMS PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - CIVILS, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTRE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031c22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031c22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031c22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031c22.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SP POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED" published: "2025-01-13" --- # SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - OPERATIONAL TELECOMS PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - CIVILS, SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTRE Buyer: SP POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031c22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031c22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031c22.json) ## Summary SP POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED, a notable player in the UK electricity sector, has completed the procurement titled "SPEN TELECOMS 2023" comprising operational telecoms projects and operations and maintenance. The procurement, classified under the telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services (CPV code 50332000), details the provision of telecoms services and related activities to support SPEN's operational requirements and transformational telecoms management and delivery projects. The tender was divided into five lots covering various geographical areas and services, and the procurement process utilised the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Contracts were signed on 18 December 2024, and the awards were granted to suppliers WHP Telecoms Limited, C-Plan Telecommunications Limited, OCU Utility Services Limited, and Capita Business Services Ltd for different segments, with a duration of four years and an option for a one-year extension. This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies in the telecommunications and infrastructure maintenance sectors, particularly those with expertise in fault response, network maintenance, fibre and pilot cable installation, and network operations centre management. Companies that possess advanced technical capabilities in these areas, along with the ability to scale services across the UK, would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. The selective procurement method implies that experienced and well-established vendors are favoured, further highlighting opportunities for large-scale enterprises to secure substantial long-term contracts within the SPEN network. ## Notice Provision of telecoms services and associated activities across Distribution and Transmission networks to: (i) meet SPEN operational and installation requirements; and (ii) support the transformation project of telecoms management and delivery within SPEN. The materials included ( 30% of the amount) are mainly MPLS equipment, digital multiplexers, FO cables, rectifiers, etc. The contraction is divided in 3 scopes: *OTNOM North/South(2 lots) (Operational Telecom Projects; Network Operations & Maintenance): Capital programme for network growth, and fault response, repair and maintenance. *NOC: service desk, end-to-end fault management, network monitoring and fault troubleshooting/resolution. *Civils North/South(2 lots): installation and commissioning of fiber and pilot cables, chamber repair and routine maintenance of cable network. ### Lot Information SPEN TELECOMS 2023 - OPERATIONAL TELECOMS PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - North Capital programme for network growth, and fault response, repair and maintenance. Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension Operational Telecom Projects; Network Operations & Maintenance - South Capital programme for network growth, and fault response, repair and maintenance. Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension Civils - North installation and commissioning of fiber and pilot cables, chamber repair and routine maintenance of cable network. Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension Civils - South installation and commissioning of fiber and pilot cables, chamber repair and routine maintenance of cable network. Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension Networks Operations Centre(NOC) service desk, end-to-end fault management, network monitoring and fault troubleshooting/resolution. Options: The duration of the award is 4 years with the option of a 1 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001039-2025 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2024 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SP POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | C-PLAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS; CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; OCU UTILITY SERVICES; WHP TELECOMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001039-2025 - 1 Mar 2022 at 10:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005510-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://ibuy.iberdrola.com - http://www.scottishpower.com - http://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk - https://portal.mygosupply.com - https://www.scottishpower.com/pages/suppliers.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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