Opportunity Overview
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, comprising Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc and Southern Electric Power Distribution plc, intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) cable products. The Framework Agreement may also be called off by SSEN Transmission, SSE Renewables, SSE utility Solution Ltd, TESGL Ltd and SSE Heat Networks Ltd where technically appropriate.
The scope will include LV concentric cables, LV waveform cables, LV auxiliary “fast runner” cables, and 11kV and 33kV cable products. By combining these requirements into a single procurement exercise, SSEN aims to improve security of supply, maximise competition, support supplier participation, provide greater demand visibility, and deliver value for customers. The arrangement is also intended to support SSEN Distribution’s ED3 and ED4 investment programme and future network requirements.
The proposed scope of the new framework is intended to be, but not limited to:
• LV Concentric Cables
• LV Waveform Cables
• Selected LV Auxiliary ("fast runner") Cables
• 11kV Cables
• 33kV Cables
The current proposed lotting strategy is:
Lot Description
Lot 1 LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables North
Lot 2 LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables South
Lot 3 LV Waveform Cables North
Lot 4 LV Waveform Cables South
Lot 5 MV Cables North
Lot 6 MV Cables South
SSEN intends to establish a multi-supplier framework and currently anticipates appointing up to the three highest ranked suppliers per lot, subject to receipt of sufficient compliant, suitable and competitive tenders. Suppliers will be ranked following evaluation; however, SSE would retain flexibility to allocate requirements between awarded suppliers based on operational requirements, service performance, lead times, product availability, manufacturing capacity, quality performance and overall value delivered.
As part of the tender process, suppliers may be required to...
The scope will include LV concentric cables, LV waveform cables, LV auxiliary “fast runner” cables, and 11kV and 33kV cable products. By combining these requirements into a single procurement exercise, SSEN aims to improve security of supply, maximise competition, support supplier participation, provide greater demand visibility, and deliver value for customers. The arrangement is also intended to support SSEN Distribution’s ED3 and ED4 investment programme and future network requirements.
The proposed scope of the new framework is intended to be, but not limited to:
• LV Concentric Cables
• LV Waveform Cables
• Selected LV Auxiliary ("fast runner") Cables
• 11kV Cables
• 33kV Cables
The current proposed lotting strategy is:
Lot Description
Lot 1 LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables North
Lot 2 LV Concentric & Auxiliary Cables South
Lot 3 LV Waveform Cables North
Lot 4 LV Waveform Cables South
Lot 5 MV Cables North
Lot 6 MV Cables South
SSEN intends to establish a multi-supplier framework and currently anticipates appointing up to the three highest ranked suppliers per lot, subject to receipt of sufficient compliant, suitable and competitive tenders. Suppliers will be ranked following evaluation; however, SSE would retain flexibility to allocate requirements between awarded suppliers based on operational requirements, service performance, lead times, product availability, manufacturing capacity, quality performance and overall value delivered.
As part of the tender process, suppliers may be required to...
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| Issuing agency | Scottish HYDRO Electric Power Distribution PLC |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Published | October 08, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 12, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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