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Tender description

SSE are seeking to partner with an MRO Provider with a view to elevating and transforming the maturity of the category to Best in Class. Currently there is no centralized approach to the purchasing of MRO Consumables which has led to the following situation: • 855 MRO suppliers • £22m approx. annual spend • 11.5k annual PO’s This results in lack of transparent spend data, poor pricing visibility, lack of control and supplier performance management. SSE seeks to appoint a single 1st Tier MRO contractor to supply all consumable spares across all Business Units. We require a partner with reach across Mainland UK with significant supply chain breadth and depth. Framework Expectation: • Estimated Contract value range: £5m - £200m • Contract duration: 4+1+1+1+1 • 1 awardee only Lot 1: • Annual turnover in excess of £100m • Being a 1st Tier MRO provider • Delivering an end-to-end e-procurement process to support the delivery our digital procurement aspirations, namely: a fast, efficient and intuitive customer experience. Cutting admin, improving accuracy and eliminating ordering/invoicing errors. o Must have technological solution for order placement via field-based apps via mobile/tablet as well as office-based order placement. o Must have established punchout/portal capability which can interface with Oracle applications. • A proven track record of transforming large scale business operations, preferably in the Utilities Sector is required. • An appropriate operational footprint to serve a broad geography across the UK with a best-in-class service level. • Develop management information which will ultimately elevate the maturity of the category. • Core business categories must include (at least); Chemicals, Industrial Gases, Oils & Lubricants, Hand Tools, Power & Petrol Tools, HV Equipment, Fasteners & Fixings, Adhesives & Sealants, Electrical & Electronic Components, Batteries & Chargers, Overhead Line Equipment, Bearings, Mechanical Equipment, Abrasive Products. PPE and Workwear. Please contact chris.sharkey@sse.com (Senior Category Manager) to formally notify your interest. As a pre-requisite you must provide evidence of capability as detailed above.