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Framework for Overhead Line Construction Works - Distribution Voltages

Awarded to CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED, IPSUM POWER (LICENSED NETWORKS) LIMITED, OCU UTILITY SERVICES LTD +2 more

Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc(buyer)

Published
Published 13 September 2024
Deadline
Closed 15 October 2024

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Overview

SSE plc has established a framework agreement for overhead line construction works across distribution voltages (LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV), including construction, refurbishment, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and wood poles, along with ancillary services such as jointing, cable installation, traffic management, excavation and emergency response. The framework was awarded on 6 July 2026 to five contractors: CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED, IPSUM POWER (LICENSED NETWORKS) LIMITED, OCU UTILITY SERVICES LTD, OCU Utility Services Ltd, and The Freedom Group of Companies Ltd, and is currently in delivery.

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Lots (10)

  • Lot 1 - Argyll & West

    Overhead Line Works in Lot 1 - Argyll & West

    Won by The Freedom Group of Companies Ltd
  • Lot 2 - Tayside & Central

    Overhead Line Construction Contract

    Won by IPSUM POWER (LICENSED NETWORKS) LIMITED
  • Lot 3 - North Caledonia

    Overhead Line construction Contract - Lot 2

    Won by CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED
  • Lot 4 - highlands and Orkney

    Overhead Line construction contract - Lot 4 Highlands

    Won by OCU UTILITY SERVICES LTD
  • Lot 5 - Western Isles

    OHL construction Contract - Lot 5

    Won by OCU Utility Services Ltd
  • Lot 6 - Shetland

    OHL Construction contract - Shetland

  • Ridgeway Region

  • South East Region

  • Thames Valley Region

  • Wessex Region

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
13 September 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Overhead line construction

Award outcome

Award date
6 July 2026
Contract period
— → 5 March 2031
Winners
  • CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED
  • IPSUM POWER (LICENSED NETWORKS) LIMITED
  • OCU UTILITY SERVICES LTD
  • OCU Utility Services Ltd
  • The Freedom Group of Companies Ltd

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  1. Contract

    7 July 2026

  2. Contract

    14 June 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    13 September 2024

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