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title: "CO Construction - 132kV Trident OHL - LT295 Bhlaraidh Ext 1028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e63a"
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published: "2026-05-07"
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# CO Construction - 132kV Trident OHL - LT295 Bhlaraidh Ext 1028

Buyer: SSE PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e63a

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## Summary

The most recent procurement process involves SSE plc for the "CO Construction - 132kV Trident OHL - LT295 Bhlaraidh Ext 1028" project, classified under overhead line construction work. This process is now in the award stage with the contract having been signed on 27th April 2026. The project falls under the industry category of works and is located in the UKM62 region. The procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in design, survey, engineering, and construction for overhead line works. Businesses with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and a strong portfolio in similar works will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. This opportunity emphasises price as a key award criterion, suggesting that competitive pricing could enhance the chances of success.

## Notice

Design, survey, engineering, construction and commissioning of 132kV Overhead Line Works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - West

Design, survey, engineering, construction and commissioning of 15km of Overhead Line Works.

Options: 1+1

Lot 2 - East

Lot 2 (East) covers East Midlands, East of England & North London Pipeline diversions typically larger than 24" in diameter and longer than 500m and including tunneling/HDD. Significant above ground installation works including new build, rebuild, capacity upgrades. The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks Cadent operates. It also supports the diversion or modification of existing assets, often in response to third-party requests driven by construction, infrastructure, and property development projects. The scope of work may include both primary and secondary construction, decommissioning, and the removal or disposal of redundant assets and associated infrastructure. Partners will also contribute to Cadent's asset management objectives through design optimisation and the integration of new technologies and equipment.

Options: 1+1

Lot 3 - Complex

The Capex Programme Delivery Framework has been established to provide design, planning, and construction services that support Cadent's Capital Expenditure programmes throughout the RIIO-3 period and potentially beyond. This Framework will play a key role in delivering investments that enhance, expand, and maintain the networks Cadent operates. It also supports the diversion or modification of existing assets, often in response to third-party requests driven by construction, infrastructure, and property development projects. The scope of work may include both primary and secondary construction, decommissioning, and the removal or disposal of redundant assets and associated infrastructure. Partners will also contribute to Cadent's asset management objectives through design optimisation and the integration of new technologies and equipment. Covering across all 5 of Cadent's Networks; Northwest, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England & North London Pipeline diversions typically below 24" in diameter and less than 500m with no major tunneling requirements Upgrades and replacements of components or processes on above ground installation such as pre-heat.

Options: 1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041905-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | SSE PLC |
| Additional buyers | ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED; CADENT GAS LIMITED |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 4SH |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45232210 - Overhead line construction

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041905-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041118-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035778-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031067-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028650-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014019-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003418-2026
- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006649-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://sse.com/potential-suppliers/
- http://www.achilles.com
- http://www.achilles.com/uvdb
- http://www.sse.com
- https://cadentgas.com/
- https://www.achilles.com/features/uvdb-membership-pricing-and-features/
- https://www.achilles.com/uvdb-verify-audit/

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