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title: "Transmission Digital Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0551e3"
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# Transmission Digital Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0551e3

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## Summary

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC, operating under SSEN Transmission, has completed a procurement process to establish a Transmission Digital Services Framework. This process involves setting up a dedicated pool of suppliers to support the delivery of the T3 programme, which focuses on IT digital services across several initiatives. The procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, covering locations across the United Kingdom and under the industry category of IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. Key dates include the contract award notice dated 22nd December 2025 and the contract period scheduled to start on 2nd February 2026 and end on 1st February 2029, with a potential extension to 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large-scale companies experienced in IT services within the utility sector. Businesses that can provide IT consulting, software solutions, or support services would be well-suited to compete for related Statements of Work under the framework. The framework anticipates frequent procurement activities, with openings on a framework scheme and multiple lots, encouraging engagement from diverse IT service providers to enhance network capabilities, digital service needs, strategic advisory, and consultancy. This framework thus invites participation from firms looking to expand their footprint in digitally-driven utility services, promising a substantial value—up to £984 million over the framework's duration.

## Notice

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (SHET) trading as SSEN Transmission has identified a requirement to establish an IT Digital Services Framework of suppliers to maintain a dedicated pool of suppliers to support the successful delivery of our T3 programme. Details of the programme can be found at https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/globalassets/documents/riio-t3-documents/ssent-riio-t3-business-plan.pdf

### Lot Information

Enabling Network Growth

During the RIIO-T2 period we laid the building blocks to support our journey to world class asset management through implementation & initial integration of core systems. Our focus now shifts, and we will look to exploit these new capabilities and embark on series of digital initiatives that will transform our network and asset management through the RIIO-T3 period.

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

Enabling World Class Asset Management

The programmes within this theme will look to build on these capabilities by focusing on maximising the use of data and our core asset management platforms to manage and operate our assets in the best way possible, embracing leading practices that enable a value-for-money approach, ensuring we become a 'world-class' digitally enabled asset business. To deliver and enhance our asset management and operations capabilities in the RIIO-T3 period we have outlined two programmes that we will look to complete: * Asset Management & Operations * Control Systems & Use of Real Time Data These programmes of work will look to digitalise more of our asset management processes, giving staff access to the data they need, when they need it. Helping us deliver operational efficiency, network resilience and data-driven investment decisions, supporting the development of our network as we build a network for net zero emissions.

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

Data Driven

Through our use of data, we will deliver transformational benefits to our operations, investment decision making, and capital projects, with infrastructure built at pace and fit for the long-term future. This will be critically important as we rapidly scale our operations through the RIIO-T3 period and beyond. As a stakeholder led business, our customers and stakeholders will judge us on our values, ways of working and ethical conduct. Again, it is high quality, trusted data that will enable transparent and auditable reporting of our progress. Throughout the RIIO-T3 period we are committed to playing our part in the digitalisation of the energy sector and unlocking the value of our energy system data. To achieve this, we must continue with the significant investment in our data capabilities through the RIIO-T3 period.

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

Digital Services

The result of the growth in our network and our workforce has created the need to further enhance, exploit and optimise our investments as the business requirements continue to evolve over time at pace. This additional investment will allow us to maximise the value of previous investments, thus demonstrating wider value for money to the consumer. We expect these changes to be wide ranging and based on our experience during RIIO-T2 we anticipate demand in the following core applications and technologies: * Asset and Work Management systems * Digital Engagement systems * Capital Delivery through Integrated Project Management systems * Mobile Access & Remote Connectivity systems * Cloud Platform and Application Development technologies * Data, AI & ML services technologies

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

Strategic Advisory & Consultancy

For the programme overall we will require Professional and Consultancy services with preferably Regulated Utility experience or equivalent to help support the delivery of the T3 programme but not limit to: 1. General Digital and Cyber advisory services for Strategy, OT, Architecture and CIO 2. Client-Side Advisors for Portfolio and Programme delivery 3. Strategy engagements under Digital and Cyber investments e.g. ERP Strategy 4. Solution Integrity and Assurance on behalf of Head of Technology and CIO 5. Business Integrator roles 6. QA and Assurance on Programme Delivery, portfolio delivery and outcome delivery

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

IT Delivery Services

Skillset with preferable Regulated Utility experience or equivalent to help support the delivery of the T3 programme but not limit to: 1. Business analysis 2. Design development 3. Testing 4. Change management 5. Architecture 6. Project delivery and management 7. Technical design 8. Service design and management 9. Cloud Services

Options: Framework - Purchase via call off contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085337-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £820,000,000 |
| Lots value | £820,000,000 |
| Awards value | £984,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION 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 | 33 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE (UK; AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY; ATKINSRÉALIS; BARINGA PARTNERS; CAPGEMINI; CGI IT; COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE; COHESIVE UK GROUP; CREDERA; CYIENT EUROPE; DELOITTE; DNV SERVICES; EA TECHNOLOGY; ENZEN GLOBAL; FUJITSU SERVICES; GUTTERIDGE, HASKINS AND DAVEY; HCL TECHNOLOGIES; IBM UNITED KINGDOM; INFOSYS; JACOBS; KPMG; KUBRICK GROUP; NAVIAM TECHNOLOGIES; NTT DATA; PA CONSULTING SERVICES; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; PROSOURCE.IT; SOPRA STERIA; STANTEC; SWORD IT SOLUTIONS; TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES; TPXIMPACT; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 11:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085337-2025
- 11 Jul 2025 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039208-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034445-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085337-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039208-2025
  11th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034445-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ssen.co.uk
- https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=431
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/globalassets/documents/riio-t3-documents/ssent-riio-t3-business-plan.pdf

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