Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution Plc
SSE Distribution Marine Survey DPS
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Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) owns and maintains the electricity distribution network in the North of Scotland and Scottish Islands comprising of overhead lines, underground cables and submarine electricity cables.
SHEPD are responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of submarine cables in order to maintain security of supply to customers.
As part of SHEPD’s RIIO ED2 price control period, the team plan to deliver end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area.
The total length of cable to be inspected is approximately 310km, split over a number of inspection campaigns spread across the price control period of 2024 to 2027.
Other project may require additional surveys such as Geotechnical, Benthic and UXO.
The Distribution DPS is open to be used by any business unit within the SSE group and where SSE is part of a joint venture.
What the notice asks for
SHEPD are responsible for the maintenance, repair
SHEPD are responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of submarine cables in order to maintain security of supply to customers.
As part of SHEPD’s RIIO ED2 price
As part of SHEPD’s RIIO ED2 price control period, the team plan to deliver end-to-end cable inspections on 71 submarine cables within the SHEPD license area.
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