SPT - Strategic Agreement for Transmission Overhead Line Works

The agreement will comprise of three (3) Lots: -

• Lot 1 is for 400kV Overhead Line Works involving a HTLS (High Temperature Low Sag) conductor system
• Lot 2 is for 275kV and 400kV Overhead Line Works
• Lot 3 is for 132kV Overhead Line Works

All Lots are based on an EPC approach whereby the suppliers appointed to the agreement may be allocated projects and they will provide engineering and design, procure any materials and equipment, and carry out the construction works as per the agreed design with SPT.

Details of the projects anticipated to be covered under this agreement are available in SPT's procurement documents, including an indication of the scope of work and size of each project. Note that the exact scope of each project may change from the publication of this document. These projects are indicative and may be subject to change. SPT reserves the right to update or amend these projects or add additional projects to the framework.

There is no guarantee, express or implied, that the appointed suppliers under the framework agreement will receive any, or a particular volume or value of work.

A virtual launch event will be held w/c 8 January 2024: to attend please email [email protected] with the names and email addresses for your attendees.

Lot 2 - 275kV and 400kV Overhead Line Works

The works under this Lot will consist of

• Refurbishment and reconditioning of steel tower overhead lines.
• Design and construction of new 275kV Overhead Lines
• Design and construction of new 400kV Overhead Lines

The Scope for Lot 2 includes, but is not limited to:

• Early Contractor Involvement
• Desktop Design
• Detailed Design
• Site Survey and Condition assessment
• Site establishment - including site prep, site facilities, temporary drainage, waste management
• Enabling works - Access works, site preparation
• Tower refurbishment and modification including the supply of materials and equipment
• Tower painting
• Foundation upgrades
• Circuit reconductoring including the supply of materials and equipment
• Vegetation management
• Where required, new overhead lines to tie in with substation works.
• Supply and installation of new 275kV overhead lines (SPT shall retain the option to free-issue conductor to the supplier)
• Supply and installation of new 400kV overhead lines (SPT shall retain the option to free-issue conductor to the supplier)

The procurement documents contain further information on the scope of Lot 2, including the proposed contractual arrangements. Additional information: Potential bidders should note that the registration process for GoSupply can take up to two weeks, so interested parties that have not already done so should email [email protected] in order to start the registration process as soon as possible to maximise the response time that is available to them.