Local businesses invited to Aylth substation ‘Meet the Buyer Event’

SSEN Transmission is holding a ‘Meet the Buyer’ virtual event next month, ahead of the commencement of construction works on the new 275/400kV Alyth substation project in the Meigle area.

The new substation will be built on the outskirts of Alyth and will form part of the reinforcement of the East Coast transmission network, helping to support the connection of new renewable generation in the north of Scotland to the grid, enabling clean energy to be taken from where it is generated to where it is needed. Once completed the project will help play a key role in supporting the transition to net zero emissions.

Local businesses are invited to join the free Microsoft Teams event on the 9 March 4pm - 6pm, where they will have the chance to engage with SSEN Transmission and their Principal Contractor Siemens BAM,  find out more about the project, the skills required and the possible tenders on offer.

SSEN Transmission is committed to supporting local businesses and maximising opportunities to employ local staff and contractors where possible, the ‘Meet the Buyer’ event is an opportunity to connect with businesses who could potentially complement the project’s specialist construction teams.

Speaking about the event, Louise Anderson, SSEN Transmission’s Community Liaison Manager, said:

"We are always looking for ways to engage with the communities where our sites are located, and that includes working with local businesses as part of a project’s supply chain. By working with local contractors, not only is this contributing to the local economy, but by their very nature these businesses bring their own local knowledge to the table, which is an invaluable addition to the other teams working on site.

“This project has the potential to create a wide range of business opportunities including accommodation, security, catering, cleaning services, aggregate services, local labour services, road gritting, building and wholesaler merchants, we encourage any local businesses to attend our ‘Meet the Buyer Event’ to find out more.”

If you would like to discuss the event in more detail, or join the session please contact our Community Liaison Manager, Louise Anderson: louise.anderson@sse.com .