{"id":6232,"date":"2025-06-26T11:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=6232"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:46:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:46:33","slug":"sp-energy-networks-awards-contracts-worth-1-4bn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/sp-energy-networks-awards-contracts-worth-1-4bn\/","title":{"rendered":"SP Energy Networks awards contracts worth \u00a31.4bn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SP Energy Networks has awarded contracts worth \u00a31.4bn to deliver critical onshore transmission projects across central and southern Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>The awards are the first round of a wider \u00a35.4bn investment programme over the next decade to upgrade the national electricity grid.<\/p>\n<p>The contracts cover a wide range of critical infrastructure, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New and upgraded high-voltage substations<\/li>\n<li>Overhead line construction<\/li>\n<li>Design, engineering, construction, and electrical works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The deals will initially run for five years, with the option to extend to 10, for the 19 wining suppliers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"485184\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vpgroundforce.com%2Fgb%2Fpiling-equipment%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction_enquirer_advert%26utm_medium%3Dmpu%26utm_campaign%3Dmpu_cequirer_october%23enquire+%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Piletec MPU Ad 300_250px.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Among them is Morgan Sindall Infrastructure who are the sole contractor for both substation and overhead lines on the Denny to Wishaw project.<\/p>\n<p>Simon Smith, Managing Director, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, said: \u201cProjects like the Denny to Wishaw Network Optimisation (DWNO) will improve resilience and energy security, boost capacity to meet future demand, and connect Scotland to greener, renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In upgrading the transmission network, we will be able to bring skills and employment to the central belt, and leave a lasting legacy in the local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"124439\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsoncontract.co.uk%2Fhudson-freelance%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KCD043_MPU_Freelance_555x400px_Opt1_v1b.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The winning firms are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preferred partners to the Strategic Agreement for Transmission Overhead Line Works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios.<\/li>\n<li>Keltbray Energy.<\/li>\n<li>Morgan Sindall Construction &amp; Infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Morrison Energy Services (Transmission Networks).<\/li>\n<li>Painhas.<\/li>\n<li>Power Lines, Pipes and Cables.<\/li>\n<li>Wood Transmission And Distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preferred partners to the Strategic Agreement for Substation Works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adman Civil Projects.<\/li>\n<li>Amalgamated Construction.<\/li>\n<li>George Leslie.<\/li>\n<li>I&amp;H Brown.<\/li>\n<li>Keltbray Energy.<\/li>\n<li>Kirby Group Engineering (UK).<\/li>\n<li>Linxon UK.<\/li>\n<li>Luddon Construction.<\/li>\n<li>Morgan Sindall Construction &amp; Infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Morrison Energy Services (Transmission Networks).<\/li>\n<li>Northstone (NI).<\/li>\n<li>Painhas.<\/li>\n<li>R.J. McLeod (Contractors).<\/li>\n<li>Siemens Energy.<\/li>\n<li>UK Grid Solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"158465\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agd-equipment.co.uk%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGD-ADVERT-2023.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"127094\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fawkesandreecepartner.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mclaren gif.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer https:\/\/ift.tt\/4JuFbXn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SP Energy Networks has awarded contracts worth \u00a31.4bn to deliver critical onshore transmission projects across central and southern Scotland. The awards are the first round of a wider \u00a35.4bn investment programme over the next decade to upgrade the national electricity grid. 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