SP Energy Networks has named 19 preferred partners on a £5.4bn programme to deliver part of the biggest rewiring of the electricity grid since its inception.
The firm’s parent company, Scottish Power, said the work is planned to meet increased demand for electricity, which is forecast to more than double by 2050.
The strategic partnership will run for an initial five years, with the option to extend up to 10.
Preferred partners to the Strategic Agreement for Transmission Overhead Line Works:
- Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions
- Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios
- Keltbray Energy
- Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
- Morrison Energy Services (Transmission Networks)
- Painhas
- Power Lines, Pipes and Cables
- Wood Transmission and Distribution
Preferred partners to the Strategic Agreement for Substation Works:
- Adman Civil Projects
- Amalgamated Construction
- George Leslie
- I & H Brown
- Keltbray Energy
- Kirby Group Engineering (UK)
- Linxon UK
- Luddon Construction
- Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
- Morrison Energy Services (Transmission Networks)
- Northstone
- Painhas
- RJ McLeod
- Siemens Energy
- UK Grid Solutions
SP Energy Networks chief executive Nicola Connelly said: “We’re delivering the biggest overhaul of the electricity grid ever seen to unlock growth and free up network capacity for new homes, businesses and clean energy projects.
“These strategic partnerships will give suppliers the confidence to invest in themselves, growing their workforce, opening new offices across the country and creating even greater opportunities for the UK.”
She added: “This is great news for the UK and Scottish supply chains, with every pound spent directly benefiting central southern Scotland and its infrastructure for decades to come.”
Work covered under the partnership includes up to £3bn on new overhead lines and £2.4bn on new and upgraded substations, including design, engineering, construction, and electrical works.
Scottish Power said its programme will create 1,000 new jobs and deliver tens of thousands more in the supply chain.
SP Energy Networks owns and operates the transmission network for central and southern Scotland, with more than 4,500km of overhead electricity lines, 600km of underground cables and over 150 substations to transport high voltage power.
