--- title: "SSE Distribution Marine Survey DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04290a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04290a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04290a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04290a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC" published: "2023-12-21" --- # SSE Distribution Marine Survey DPS Buyer: SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04290a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04290a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04290a.json) ## Summary The Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) has initiated a tender process for the SSE Distribution Marine Survey Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement involves end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area in the North of Scotland and Scottish Islands. These inspections are scheduled to be carried out between 2024 to 2027, aiming to maintain the security of electricity supply to customers. The value of the contract is £20,000,000 GBP, and the procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender deadline is 31st December 2028, with a contract currency of GBP and planned recurring cycles of 2 or 3 times per year. This opportunity offers businesses within the SSE group and joint ventures the chance to participate in providing marine survey services for maintaining electric distribution networks. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in cable inspections, geotechnical, benthic, and UXO surveys. The procurement stage is currently active, focusing on services in the electricity sector with a specific emphasis on marine survey services. Businesses looking to expand in the UK market should consider this tender to engage in long-term opportunities to contribute to the maintenance and upgrading of submarine cables for electricity distribution in Scotland. ## Notice Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) owns and maintains the electricity distribution network in the North of Scotland and Scottish Islands comprising of overhead lines, underground cables and submarine electricity cables. SHEPD are responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of submarine cables in order to maintain security of supply to customers. As part of SHEPD's RIIO ED2 price control period, the team plan to deliver end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area. The total length of cable to be inspected is approximately 310km, split over a number of inspection campaigns spread across the price control period of 2024 to 2027. Other project may require additional surveys such as Geotechnical, Benthic and UXO. The Distribution DPS is open to be used by any business unit within the SSE group and where SSE is part of a joint venture. ### Lot Information Lot 1 High Level Project Summary Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) owns and maintains the electricity distribution network in the North of Scotland and Scottish Islands comprising of overhead lines, underground cables and submarine electricity cables. SHEPD are responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of submarine cables in order to maintain security of supply to customers. As part of SHEPD's RIIO ED2 price control period, the team plan to deliver end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area. The total length of cable to be inspected is approximately 310km, split over a number of inspection campaigns spread across the price control period of 2024 to 2027. These inspections are required to inform future intervention strategies, by understanding cable condition as well as confirming the latest cable position on the seabed. These works shall be undertaken in compliance with the latest inspection specification which satisfies Marine Scotland requirements. The 71 submarine cables which require inspection Renewal: the DPS may be extended by up to an additional 60 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037619-2023 | | 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 | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2 or 3 times per year | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037619-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sse.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39C9529K7D - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Perth:-Marine-survey-services./39C9529K7D ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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