{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0776c1-2026-09-21T15:57:54+01:00", "date": "2026-09-21T15:57:54+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0776c1", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-SC213460", "name": "SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "SC213460" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road", "locality": "Perth", "postalCode": "PH1 3AQ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKM77" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "rachael.abercrombie@sse.com" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.ssen.co.uk", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "privateUtility", "description": "Private utility" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-COH-04094290", "name": "SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "04094290" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "No.1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road", "locality": "Reading", "postalCode": "RG1 3JH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKJ11" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "rachael.abercrombie@sse.com" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.ssen.co.uk", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "privateUtility", "description": "Private utility" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-SC213460", "name": "SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC" }, "tender": { "id": "PQQ_519", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "FW Supply & Deliver - 11kV Indoor Switchgear - Multi Site 0637", "description": "Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc and Southern Electric Power Distribution plc (SSEN) intends to establish multi-supplier Framework Agreements for the design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 11kV indoor metal-enclosed primary switchgear for use across the SSEN Distribution network. The Framework will support asset replacement, network reinforcement, customer connections and strategic investment programmes throughout the remainder of ED2, ED3 and the early years of ED4. Current planning assumptions indicate forecast demand of approximately 2,600 switchgear panels over the anticipated Framework lifecycle, although these volumes are indicative only and no minimum volume or value of work is guaranteed. The procurement is structured across four lots: Lot 1: Conventional CT/VT Fixed-Pattern Switchgear Lot 2: LPIT-Enabled Fixed-Pattern Switchgear Lot 3: Conventional CT/VT Withdrawable Switchgear Lot 4: LPIT-Enabled Withdrawable Switchgear The Framework will support SSEN's wider switchgear standardisation strategy, intended to improve affordability, manufacturing efficiency, security of supply, supply-chain resilience, lead-time performance and whole-life asset value through increased standardisation and product rationalisation. Fixed-pattern switchgear remains SSEN's preferred architecture and is expected to account for the majority of Framework demand. Dedicated withdrawable lots have been included to support specific project requirements and future network investment needs. The scope may include, but is not limited to: - 11kV indoor metal-enclosed primary switchgear; - fixed-pattern and withdrawable switchgear assemblies; - conventional CT/VT and LPIT-enabled instrument transformer solutions; - protection and control interfaces; - manufacturer testing and certification; - technical support and engineering assistance; - installation and commissioning support services; - training, warranty and after-sales support; - spare parts and lifecycle support; and - associated software, firmware, cyber-security support and obsolescence management activities where applicable. Applicants may apply for one, multiple or all lots. Framework appointments and subsequent call-off opportunities will be awarded in accordance with the procurement documents.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214500", "description": "Electric switchboards" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214000", "description": "Switchgear" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31212000", "description": "Circuit breakers" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31210000", "description": "Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214500", "description": "Electric switchboards" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214000", "description": "Switchgear" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31212000", "description": "Circuit breakers" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31210000", "description": "Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214500", "description": "Electric switchboards" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214000", "description": "Switchgear" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31212000", "description": "Circuit breakers" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31210000", "description": "Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214500", "description": "Electric switchboards" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31214000", "description": "Switchgear" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31212000", "description": "Circuit breakers" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31210000", "description": "Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "4" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 126000000, "amount": 105000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "All interested parties are welcome to view the Opportunity Listing in our Source to Contract System, Jaggaer. Under 'Current Opportunites' you will find all the details on how to register and be invited to the Pre Qualification Questionnaire in Jaggaer: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=454 All criteria for the PQQ are included in the link above and on registration to participate in the PQQ. All eligible suppliers will be invited to participate in the tender (ITT) where all relevant critera will be provided." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "specialRegime": [ "utilities" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "open", "buyerCategories": "In addition to the establishing contracting authorities, the Framework may be available for use by other eligible SSE Group entities. The full list of participating entities and any conditions relating to Framework access will be detailed within the Invitation to Tender documentation and the resulting Framework Agreement.", "description": "Suppliers will be appointed to the Framework following completion of the competitive procurement process described within the procurement documents. The Framework is anticipated to comprise four lots covering: * Lot 1 - Conventional CT/VT Fixed-Pattern Switchgear * Lot 2 - LPIT-Enabled Fixed-Pattern Switchgear * Lot 3 - Conventional CT/VT Withdrawable Switchgear * Lot 4 - LPIT-Enabled Withdrawable Switchgear Suppliers may apply for one, multiple or all lots. Framework appointments will be made separately for each lot. Framework awards will be made to the suppliers submitting the most advantageous tenders in accordance with the evaluation methodology detailed within the procurement documents. Public contracts may be awarded either directly or following a competitive selection process between the suppliers appointed to the relevant lot, in accordance with the Framework Agreement. Prices may be established through supplier framework pricing schedules, agreed pricing mechanisms, project-specific quotations and/or further competition, as detailed within the Invitation to Tender and Framework documentation. SSEN currently anticipates appointing multiple suppliers to each lot, although the final number of framework suppliers appointed to each lot will be determined through the procurement process and may vary by lot." } }, "submissionMethodDetails": "All interested parties are welcome to view the Opportunity Listing in our Source to Contract System, Jaggaer. Under 'Current Opportunites' you will find all the details on how to register and be invited to the Pre Qualification Questionnaire in Jaggaer: https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=454 General Jaggaer Supplier Guide can be accessed here: https://www.sse.com/potential-suppliers and all questions can be sent to Racahel.Abercrombie@sse.com All PQQ responses must be submitted via Jaggaer, we will not accept email submissions.", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-11-02T12:00:00+00:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-10-26T12:00:00+00:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2027-04-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Conventional CT/VT Fixed-Pattern Switchgear", "description": "Design, manufacture, testing, supply and delivery of 11kV indoor metal-enclosed fixed-pattern primary switchgear incorporating conventional current transformer (CT) and voltage transformer (VT) technology. 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The detailed evaluation methodology, including any scoring mechanisms, thresholds and award criteria, is set out within the procurement documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical Ability and Capability", "description": "Assessment of technical capability, product approval strategy, relevant experience, testing capability, support arrangements and other technical criteria as detailed within the procurement documents." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Legal and Financial Capacity", "description": "Assessment of legal, financial and organisational capability in accordance with the Conditions of Participation detailed within the procurement documents." }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Health, Safety, Quality and Sustainability", "description": "Assessment of management systems, policies, compliance arrangements and other requirements specified within the procurement documents." } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Applicants will be required to demonstrate appropriate economic and financial standing to perform the Framework obligations. This will include provision of financial information and supporting evidence as set out within the procurement documents. Applicants may also be required to provide information relating to insurance arrangements, although evidence of insurance cover will not be required prior to contract award. Equivalent information and evidence will be accepted where appropriate." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Applicants will be required to demonstrate the technical ability and capability necessary to design, manufacture, test, supply and support 11kV indoor primary switchgear. Assessment may include evidence relating to relevant experience, manufacturing capability, testing capability, product approval status or approval strategy, UK support arrangements, quality management systems, health and safety management arrangements and associated technical resources. 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