Avove Wins Major 6-Year Framework Award with SP Energy Networks
We’re pleased to announce the win of a major vegetation management framework with SP Energy Networks
We have been awarded a multi-million-pound vegetation management framework agreement with SP Energy Networks to deliver vegetation management services across Central and Southern Scotland, North and Mid-Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire. This prestigious contract underscores our unwavering commitment to supporting SP Energy Networks’ dedication to delivering a reliable and resilient electrical distribution and transmission network. The groundbreaking six-year vegetation management framework started on 1st January 2025 and covers the ENATS 43-8, ETR 132 programme works, as well as outage management service and emergency fault response. The contract is worth over £60 million for the framework period.
Long-standing Partnership with SP Networks
This new framework continues the long-standing partnership between Avove and SP Energy Networks that began in 2012. Avove has maintained and enhanced SP Energy Networks’ infrastructure for over a decade, leveraging innovation, efficiency and industry-leading standards.
Speaking about the framework Avove’s Executive Chair, Mark Perkins, said:
“We are delighted to be awarded this significant six-year contract with SP Networks. This achievement reflects the partnership and shared vision of we have nurtured since 2012. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional vegetation management standards while safeguarding network reliability and meeting the needs of local communities.”
“This is an exciting partnership, creating growth opportunity not only in existing regions we currently work within, but also Scotland. We look forward to collaborating with SP Energy Networks, driving the best solutions across the programme and delivering positive customer service and social impact.”
Providing Cutting-edge Practices to Support SPEN’s Operational Requirements
The framework agreement emphasises operational excellence and a shared focus on sustainability, collaboration and customer satisfaction. Avove’s robust service delivery system will seamlessly incorporate cutting-edge practices and methodologies to meet SP Energy Networks’ operational requirements.
The announcement comes after a series of strategic wins for AMP8+ (water) and RIIO-ED2 (power) framework contracts for Avove, across England, Scotland and Wales. These achievements, alongside existing customer growth, have resulted in Avove doubling in size since its formation in 2022.
Avove’s Director of Operations, Patrick Rafferty, stated:
“This contract affirms our role as a trusted service partner to SP Energy Networks. We are keen to continue driving innovation and ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable vegetation management across SP Energy Networks’ licence areas. It’s a privilege to contribute to the resilience of such a crucial part of the region’s infrastructure.”
Aileen Rourke, SPD Licence Director said:
“As one of our most crucial maintenance programmes, vegetation management is critical to ensuring our network remains resilient and we keep the lights on, even during extreme weather. This new investment with Avove will allow us to continue to actively manage vegetation effectively to reduce the impact of extreme weather on local communities and speed up reconnection times, making a real difference.”
Strengthening Our Partnerships and Fostering Innovation
This landmark agreement symbolises a deeper commitment to reliable energy service delivery, reinforcing Avove and SPEN’s strategic goals. It further strengthens a partnership that has not only stood the test of time, but continues to evolve to address new challenges and opportunities.