Notices of this kind (United Kingdom, restricted procedure) give a median of 15 days, half of them between 7 and 29 days, based on 166 notices of the last two years.
Provision of Motor Control Centres, Systems Integration and ICA Services
Buyer: Scottish Water
Country: United Kingdom
Deadline: 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 (UTC)
Estimated value: €165,396,657
Procedure: Restricted procedure
Sector (CPV): Electrical machinery (31211110)
Aperlena: https://aperlena.com/en/t/provision-of-motor-control-centres-systems-integration-and-ica-services-98c5cc77db
Official notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095000-2026
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Summary
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Scottish Water is establishing a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for Motor Control Centres (MCCs), Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA), Systems Integration and ICA maintenance and support services. The Framework covers electrical, control, automation and Operational Technology needs across Scottish Water's water and wastewater assets, supporting capital delivery, asset renewal and operations. It is split into three Lots: Lot 1 Integrated MCC, ICA and Systems Integration; Lot 2 Systems Integration and Automation Services; and Lot 3 ICA Maintenance, Minor Works and Support. Suppliers may bid for one, several or all Lots. Call-offs may be awarded directly or by mini-competition and will use NEC4 terms or Scottish Water Purchase Order Conditions.
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Description
Scottish Water is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Motor Control Centres (MCCs), Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA), Systems Integration (SI) and ICA maintenance and support services. The Framework will provide a flexible, scalable and resilient route to market for electrical, control, automation and Operational Technology (OT) requirements across Scottish Water's water and wastewater assets, supporting capital delivery, asset renewal and operational requirements. The Framework will be divided into three Lots, with multiple suppliers appointed to each Lot: Lot 1 - Integrated MCC, ICA and Systems Integration; Lot 2 - Systems Integration and Automation Services; and Lot 3 - ICA Maintenance, Minor Works and Support. Suppliers may apply for one, several or all Lots. Depending on the nature, value, complexity and risk of each requirement, call-offs may be for fully integrated end-to-end solutions, standalone equipment supply or discrete specialist services. The Framework will be available for use by Scottish Water and its appointed Delivery Vehicles. Call-off contracts may be awarded by direct award or by mini-competition between the suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot(s), in accordance with the Framework Agreement. Scottish Water gives no guarantee of the volume or value of work to be called off under the Framework or any Lot. The estimated value stated in the Contract Notice is the maximum anticipated value over the full Framework term and is indicative only. The Framework will be based on NEC4 terms. Call-off contracts may be placed under the NEC4 Professional Service Short Contract, the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract or Scottish Water Purchase Order Conditions, as appropriate to the requirement and Lot being engaged. Suppliers must maintain all relevant certifications, standards and regulatory compliance throughout the Framework term. MCC assemblies must comply with the current edition of the BS EN IEC 61439 series, including Parts 1 and 2. As a designated Operator of Essential Services, Scottish Water will require suppliers to support its obligations under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations, including secure-by-design engineering, OT cyber security controls, vulnerability management, personnel assurance and cyber assurance activities. Suppliers must be able to work safely within live operational environments forming part of Critical National Infrastructure, and bidders will be assessed on their capability to undertake the relevant CDM duty holder role(s) for each Lot. Scottish Water is seeking suppliers who will work collaboratively as long-term delivery partners, including early engagement in project development, design and buildability reviews, accurate lead time and pipeline information, and support for standardisation, innovation, whole-life value and carbon reduction. Performance will be managed through key performance indicators, regular reporting and continuous improvement. It is estimated the Framework Agreement will start in April 2027 and run for an initial term of 6 years. Scottish Water may extend it by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum duration, including all extensions, is 12 years, ending March 2039. Scottish Water may use each extension at its discretion, depending on supplier performance, continued value for money and business needs.
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Source: Find a Tender Service (UK Cabinet Office / Crown Commercial Service)
Based on 78 awards with a linked company profile over the last 2 years.
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Market context
Larger than 98% of the open notices in Electrical machinery across Europe.
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open now in Electrical machinery
3,583
median open notice
€534,196
Who wins in this market
Many suppliers
United Kingdom · Electrical machinery
different companies won awards here
73
of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
9%
buyers awarded contracts here
65
Based on 78 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable.
Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.