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title: "Large Electrical Network Simulation (LENS) - HVDC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# Large Electrical Network Simulation (LENS) - HVDC

Buyer: SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c7

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## Summary

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC, based in Inveralmond House, Perth, is inviting tenders for the "Large Electrical Network Simulation (LENS) – HVDC" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically information technology, hardware, and software package systems. It is part of a competitive flexible procedure under a selective procurement method. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 3rd August 2026, and enquiries close on 17th July 2026. The tender will be awarded by 16th November 2026. This process aims to establish a framework with a supplier capable of handling large electrical network simulations. The location for the delivery of these services is the UK, and the project has a gross budget of £28.8 million.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services, hardware, and software sectors to expand their operations in the utilities industry. Companies with proven solutions in these areas are well-suited to participate, especially if they can demonstrate an established market presence in delivering similar technological infrastructure projects. With the potential for additional purchases via call-off contracts, this procurement promises both immediate engagement and future expansion possibilities, providing significant business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (SHET) trading as The HVDC Centre has identified a requirement to establish an Large Electrical Network Simulation (LENS) Framework with a supplier

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential for additional purchases via call off contracts and ordering of hardware, software and services

Renewal: Extensions are to include T4 funding cycle if applicable. There are not guaruntee that funding will be available during this period. Extensions will be 1+1+1+1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062462-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,800,000 |
| Lots value | £28,800,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 15:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062462-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062462-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ssen.co.uk
- https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/go/44927993019F2379869B
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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