--- title: "https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0323f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0323f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0323f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0323f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH HYDROELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC" published: "2024-07-22" --- # https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/ Buyer: SCOTTISH HYDROELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0323f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0323f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0323f0.json) ## Summary Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc has awarded a contract for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of electricity transmission underground cable works as part of the Skye 132kV Reinforcement scheme. This project, valued at £245 million, involves the construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, highways, roads, airfields, and railways. The tender, under the domain of the Electricity industry, entails significant works including the creation of new 132kV double circuits and associated substation and SEC tie-in works, to be carried out in the UK. The design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning phases are crucial elements of this tender, divided into different lots for managing various aspects of the Skye transmission system from Fort Augustus to the Isle of Skye. This procurement process creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the electricity and public utilities sectors. Companies experienced in providing design, installation, and commissioning services for high-voltage electric transmission lines and substation works would be well-suited to compete. The negotiated procedure with prior call for competition allows for selective procurement, providing businesses with the opportunity to showcase their expertise and secure valuable contracts. The awarded contract is a testament to the successful bidder’s capability in handling large and complex projects, offering growth and networking prospects within the renewable energy sector. ## Notice The tendered works include for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electricity transmission underground cable works as part of the Skye 132kV Reinforcement scheme. The works consist of 24km of new 132kV double circuit, two cable per phase (see figure 1 below). These works include: * Undergrounding of the section of the new 132kV double circuit from the East side of Loch Ainort for15km to the West side of Loch Sligachan. Including a single fibre optic cable. * Laying of haul roads and accesses to the cables and sealing end compounds. * All associated substation and SEC tie in works * Reinstatement on completion of all works. ### Lot Information Skye 132kV Reinforcement The tendered works include for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electricity transmission underground cable works as part of the Skye 132kV Reinforcement scheme. The works consist of 24km of new 132kV double circuit, two cable per phase (see figure 1 below). These works include: * Undergrounding of the section of the new 132kV double circuit from the East side of Loch Ainort for15km to the West side of Loch Sligachan. Including a single fibre optic cable. * Laying of haul roads and accesses to the cables and sealing end compounds. * All associated substation and SEC tie in works * Reinstatement on completion of all works. Options: The contract is divided into two parts: Part A (design) Part B (construction) Under Part A, the Employer retains the right to use the option of progressing to Part B works. Skye 132kV Reinforcement The area between Invergarry / Glen Moriston and Fort Augustus, approximate length is 9Km of underground cable works Skye 132kV Reinforcement Lot 1 and Lot 2 combined as a single contract Skye 132kV Reinforcement Overhead Line Works at Fort Augustus up to (NG 95890 05565) tower QB209 including foundation and tower Skye 132kV Reinforcement Overhead Line Works at (NG 95890 05565) tower QB209 to Edinbane. Skye 132kV Reinforcement Lot 4 and Lot 5 combined as a single contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022741-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £245,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH HYDROELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC; SCOTTISH HYDROELECTRIC PLC; 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY UTILITY SOLUTIONS; BALFOUR BEATTY UTILITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED AS AGENT OF BALFOUR BEATTY GROUP; UK GRID SOLUTIONS; WOOD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 31321300 - High-voltage cable - 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork - 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines - 45314310 - Installation of cable laying - 65310000 - Electricity distribution ## Release History - 22 Jul 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022741-2024 - 22 Jul 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022736-2024 - 22 Jul 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022727-2024 - 27 Jun 2024 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019700-2024 - 23 Mar 2022 at 08:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007802-2022 - 18 Mar 2022 at 23:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007510-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sse.com - http://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk - https://sse.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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