en.Wedoany.com Reported - SSEN Transmission has launched a new supply chain framework valued at up to £7.4 billion over the next eight years, aiming to create significant opportunities for suppliers with a strong focus on supporting local businesses and regional economies.
The framework will underpin the delivery of key infrastructure projects as part of SSEN Transmission's £29 billion investment plan to upgrade the electricity transmission network. The framework covers a range of onshore transmission works, including civil engineering, building construction, overhead lines, and underground cable installation, and is expected to facilitate up to £7.4 billion in investment to support necessary network upgrades and new connections.
Paul Leddie, Procurement and Commercial Director at SSEN Transmission, stated that this framework is another key step in building a strong, capable, and resilient supply chain to rapidly execute the investment plan. The framework creates broad opportunities across the entire project program, and by establishing dedicated regional lots for civil engineering, it opens the door for local businesses and smaller suppliers to directly participate in the delivery of critical infrastructure in the north of Scotland.
The framework is divided into six lots, allocating activities based on contractor capability and project complexity while balancing regional participation with large-scale delivery. Lot 1 covers regional civil engineering, focusing on preliminary works and access infrastructure valued at £10 million and below. Lot 2 covers national civil engineering, targeting complex multidisciplinary work packages exceeding £10 million. Lot 3 involves the design and construction of operational buildings. Lot 4 focuses on the design and construction of overhead line (OHL) pole routes. Lot 5 focuses on the design and construction of lattice tower lines. Lot 6 covers the design and installation of cable systems.
A key feature of the framework is Lot 1, which is designed to encourage greater participation from local suppliers and small businesses. Lot 1 is divided into multiple regions, allowing contractors to bid for specific areas, helping to ensure that local businesses in the north of Scotland can access opportunities. These projects typically include standalone or preliminary works such as access roads, foundations, drainage, public road improvements, peatland restoration, and environmental mitigation.
By structuring the framework in this way, SSEN Transmission aims to create more accessible entry points for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and regional suppliers, support the growth of local skilled labor, strengthen regional supply chains, and maximize the economic benefits of investment within communities. The framework is open to both existing partners and new suppliers. Suppliers can access tender documents through the Jaggaer procurement portal, with a deadline of Thursday, July 16.
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