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Open tender · Notice 095000-2026
Provision of Motor Control Centres, Systems Integration and ICA Services
- Value
- £140m
- Closes
- 9 Nov 2026 (25 days)
- Where
- Scotland
- Lots
- 3
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Scottish Water is setting up a multi-supplier approved list for Motor Control Centres, instrumentation, control and automation, systems integration and maintenance services across its water and wastewater sites in Scotland, split into 3 lots. This is the entry ticket to future work rather than guaranteed work, with jobs awarded directly or via mini-competition, starting around April 2027 for an initial 6 years and up to 12 years with extensions.
Good fit for: Electrical, control and automation engineering firms experienced with MCCs, ICA systems and industrial systems integration
- Must meet MCC assembly standard BS EN IEC 61439
MCC assemblies must comply with the current edition of the BS EN IEC 61439 series, including Parts 1 and 2
- Must support NIS Regulations and OT cyber security obligations
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
- Must handle CDM duty holder responsibilities and work in live critical infrastructure sites
bidders will be assessed on their capability to undertake the relevant CDM duty holder role(s) for each Lot
- Must maintain relevant certifications and regulatory compliance throughout
Suppliers must maintain all relevant certifications, standards and regulatory compliance throughout the Framework term
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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 a…
Procedure: Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition (Bids first, then the buyer may negotiate). Published 8 Oct 2026.
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