Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Southern Electric Power Distribution plc
04094290
No. 1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road
Reading
RG1 3JH
UK
E-mail: Deborah.Johnstone@sse.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sse.com/
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
Reference number: ITT_4847
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45232210
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Southern Electric Power Distribution plc (SEPD) requires ongoing delivery of Overhead Line (OHL) works up to 33kV across the Distribution South Network. These services include the construction, refurbishment, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and wood poles across LV, 11kV and 33kV, as well as associated ancillary services such as jointing, cable installation, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement, and emergency response works.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Thames Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Ridgeway
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Southeast
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Isle of Wight
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Wessex
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232210
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-029483
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 35839
Title: Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Freedom Group of Companies Ltd
02867838
Arlington Business Centre Building, White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 35836
Title: Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IPSUM POWER (LICENSED NETWORKS) LIMITED
06805980
Rochester House Ackhurst Business Park Foxhole Road
Chorley
PR7 1NY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 35857
Title: Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED
04143738
Hopper Williams & Bell Ltd, Highland House Mayflower Close
Chandlers Ford Eastleigh
SO53 4AR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 35875
Title: Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OCU UTILITY SERVICES LTD
02916906)
Artemis House, 6 - 8, Greek Street
Stockport
SK3 8AB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 35875
Title: Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OCU Utility Services Ltd
02916906
Artemis House, 6 - 8, Greek Street
Stockport
SK3 8AB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Southern Electric Power Distribution plc
No. 1 Forbury Place, 43 Forbury Road
Reading
RG1 3JH
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/06/2026