© Image: SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks has awarded a series of contracts to supply chain companies as part of its £1.4 billion plan to build transmission infrastructure across central and southern Scotland.
The deals cover a wide range of critical infrastructure, including new and upgraded high-voltage substations, overhead line construction, along with design, engineering, construction, and electrical works.
A total of 17 of the 19 suppliers are based in the UK. Among them is Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, which was brought on as the sole contractor for both substation and overhead lines on the Denny to Wishaw project.
The strategic partnerships will initially run for five years, with the option to extend them to ten.
SP Energy Networks chief executive Nicola Connelly said: “These strategic partnerships 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.
“This is great news for the UK and Scottish supply chains, with every pound spent directly benefiting central and southern Scotland and its infrastructure for decades to come.
“This is a defining moment for our energy future. These contracts are not just about infrastructure—they’re about enabling a cleaner, greener Britain. We’re proud to be leading the charge in helping deliver the UK government’s Clean Power 2030 ambition.”
The supply chain contracts form part of SP Energy Network’s wider £5.4bn ten-year supplier investment programme.
The group previously said it expects to create 1,000 direct jobs and tens of thousands more in the supply chain through the programme.
With the fresh batch of deals, SP Energy Networks will build long-term partnerships with UK businesses to rewire the electricity network.
It also follows SP Energy Network’s parent company, ScottishPower’s, commitment to double its UK investment to £24bn by 2028, with two-thirds allocated to electricity networks.
SP Energy Networks will soon submit its five-year business plan for 2026–2031 to Ofgem.
Energy minister Michael Shanks added: “These SP Energy Networks partnerships take us a step closer to reaching clean power by 2030, in modernising the country’s outdated network to get more of clean power generated in Scotland to homes and businesses across the country.
“This is the clean power transition in action – investing in British supply chains that will bring skilled jobs and economic growth to communities in Scotland and beyond.”
