Provision of Motor Control Centres, Systems Integration and ICA Services
Scottish Water, the public water and wastewater utility for Scotland, is seeking multiple suppliers for a framework covering Motor Control Centres (MCCs), Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA), systems integration, and ICA maintenance, minor works and support across its water and wastewater assets. The three Lots may involve integrated end-to-end solutions, standalone equipment, automation and OT services, or specialist maintenance, supporting capital delivery, asset renewal and operational requirements, with performance managed through reporting, key performance indicators, collaboration, secure-by-design engineering and continuous improvement. The framework has an estimated maximum value of £140 million and is expected to run for six years from April 2027, with up to three two-year extensions giving a possible maximum term of 12 years to March 2039. Work will be delivered across Scottish Water’s operational assets in the UKM region, including live environments forming part of Critical National Infrastructure. A critical requirement is the ability to maintain relevant certifications and regulatory compliance, including MCC assemblies compliant with the current BS EN IEC 61439 series and capability to support NIS Regulations obligations and applicable CDM duty-holder responsibilities.
Buyer: Scottish Water. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £140m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Scotland
- Procedure: Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- Category: Electrical installation work (45310000)
From the official notice
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 anticipate...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £140m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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