Power connections you can rely on
Cappers Ltd is a fully accredited NERS Independent Connection Provider with 21 years of utility expertise.
about us
Based in West Lothian, Cappers Ltd has proudly served clients since 2004. With over two decades of trading, we’ve earned a reputation for quality, safety and reliability, and for developing long-term partnerships with our customers.
We are a fully accredited NERS Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and specialise in the design and build of new power connections. Our team brings together technical expertise and hands-on experience to deliver tailored solutions for projects of all sizes.
our services
Power Connections
Design and build of new electricity connections.
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We specialise in the design and build of new electricity connections, from small service connections to high-voltage schemes. We carry out all design work, including load assessments, route planning, and protection and earthing studies. Cappers complete substation design and build and our in-house civils department, cable installation teams, and qualified jointers then install the cables before completing full testing and commissioning.
We liaise directly with land owners, DNOs and IDNOs, secure the point of connection, and manage all adoption requirements. We also handle associated land rights and legal agreements to ensure a smooth and compliant process from start to finish.
The result is a customer-focused, efficient, and fully managed connection service. We deliberately take on a select number of projects at any one time, allowing us to provide each client with dedicated support throughout the entire process and ensure every connection is delivered to the highest standard with minimal disruption to your site.
Civil Engineering Works
Excavation, cabling, reinstatement and groundworks.
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Our services include trial excavations and route proving, trench excavations, power and fibre duct installation, as well as joint bays, point-of-connection excavations, chamber construction, substation bases, and full power and fibre cable installations.
With Cappers’ vast civils and utilities experience, we meticulously plan routes at design stage to minimise risk and eliminate potential budget overspend. We liaise with local authorities early in the process, managing all road noticing, permits, and traffic management requirements.
Cappers take pride in our commitment to zero fixed penalties and reinstatement failures, consistently working to the highest standards under NRSWA specifications. This proactive approach ensures every project is delivered safely, compliantly, and without disruption to the wider programme.
What is an ICP?
An Independent Connection Provider (ICP) is an accredited company that designs and builds new electricity connections as an alternative to using the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) such as Scottish Power or SSE.
ICPs are authorised under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) to carry out contestable works; the parts of a new connection project that can be safely and legally delivered by an approved independent company rather than the DNO.
In simple terms, this means that when a new development or site needs power, the client can choose an ICP like Cappers ICP to handle the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of the connection.
Once complete, the new asset can then be adopted by an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO), who owns and maintains it going forward.
why choose cappers?
We know that communication and attention to detail matter. That is why we pride ourselves on being responsive, approachable and committed to delivering cost effective solutions that meet your deadlines.
Our process is straightforward and proven:
- Initial design and planning
- Civil engineering and groundworks
- Installation, testing and commissioning
Choosing an ICP brings several key benefits:
Faster Delivery
Projects can progress without waiting for DNO capacity or scheduling delays.
Cost control
Competitive pricing and greater flexibility in how works are delivered.
Complete management
One point of contact from design to energisation.
Quality and compliance
Work completed to the same technical standards as the DNO, fully NERS accredited.
At Cappers ICP, we provide a complete end-to-end service, combining in-house civils, cable installation, jointing and testing teams with full design and project management.
Our goal is to make the entire process clear, efficient, and customer-focused — guiding clients through every stage from the initial application to the final connection.
Recent projects
accreditation and compliance
We work to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance on every project.
- NERS accredited Independent Connection Provider
- Designs and installations to adopting DNO and IDNO requirements
- Safe, CDM, NRSWA and HAUC compliant delivery with full testing and as built records
NERS is the National Electricity Registration Scheme that assesses and approves companies to carry out contestable works on electricity networks.
Cappers Ltd is fully accredited as a NERS ICP and is authorised to deliver design and build services that meet the standards required for network adoption.
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