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title: "Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of DVAr at various SHEPD locations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a784"
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# Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of DVAr at various SHEPD locations

Buyer: SSE PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a784

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by SSE plc, a leading electricity provider in the UK, involves the project titled "Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of DVAr at various SHEPD locations." This project falls under the industry category of construction work for electricity power lines and encompasses works within the main procurement category. Located within the SHEPD area of operations in the UK, particularly targeting regions identified as UKM6, the contracting phase is currently in the award stage following completion. Key procurement activities took place throughout 2025, with contracts actively signed on 1st October 2025, while the entire procurement process was further noted as complete as of 1st July 2026. The selective procurement process employs a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition to engage suitable contractors.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for growth in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly for businesses skilled in the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning within high voltage and energy transmission sectors. Companies involved in construction works for electricity and possessing expertise with Dynamic VAr Reactive (DVAr) plants will find this project particularly favourable. The procurement approach, which seeks detailed design solutions and specialised installation services, aligns well with businesses that can furnish comprehensive engineering capabilities and a proven track record in similar projects. Given the significant scope, businesses able to provide integrated project management and tailor services to specifications may find this contract highly beneficial for expansion and establishing robust networks within the energy sector.

## Notice

Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of DAVR plant at various locations within SHEPD area of operations

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of DVAr at five SHEPD locations within its area of operations.

### Procurement Information

An RFI was conducted within Achilles using the CVC codes: 3.4.99.11 Dynamic Reactive Compensation and Voltage Support - Static var Compensator 3.4.99.12 Dynamic Reactive Compensation and Voltage Support - SVC 3.4.99.14 Dynamic Reactive Compensation and Voltage Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061607-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 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 |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061607-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050259-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sse.com

## Provenance

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