Tender

Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence

OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS

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Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 07:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets is undertaking Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence related to the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm. This process falls within the services industry, specifically under the operation of electrical installations. Located approximately 90km east of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire, the tender is currently in the Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 local time on 7th October 2021. The total estimated value of the project is £1,212,536,043, and it will require a competitive procedure with negotiation for the procurement method.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in electrical installations, renewable energy, and infrastructure development, particularly those with experience in offshore projects. Companies that are well-versed in the technical and regulatory aspects of offshore transmission systems would be highly competitive candidates. By participating in this tender, businesses can play a crucial role in enhancing the UK’s renewable energy grid and potentially secure long-term partnerships with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, alongside contributing to the sustainable energy transition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence

Notice Description

This concerns the proposed grant of one offshore transmission licence to a successful bidder to connect one offshore wind farm to the GB onshore grid. TR8 consists of the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm (the Project). The tender process will consist of two stages: an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, resulting in selection of a preferred bidder. Any bidder wishing to participate in the EPQ stage for the Project must express their interest as per the requirements in the EPQ documentation. Additional information: TR8 consists of the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm (the Project). The tender process will consist of two stages for the Project: an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage which will result in the selection of a preferred bidder. Any bidder wishing to participate in the EPQ stage for the Project must express interest in doing so in accordance with the requirements in the EPQ documentation. The type of procedure to be adopted is a competitive procedure with negotiation. The subject matter of this notice is the proposed grant of one offshore transmission licence to the successful bidder for the purpose of connecting one wind farm to the GB onshore grid. TR8 consists of one project and a transmission licence is expected to be granted for the project. High level details about the project are as follows: Project: Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm Developer: Orsted Capacity (MW): 1,386 Location: 90km (at the nearest point) East of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire Requests to participate/EPQ submissions must be made electronically by 12:00 (local time), 07/10/2021. See the links below for how to do this. Please note that the information contained in the fields 'contract start date', 'Contract end date' and 'Lowest/actual value (PS)' in section 1 of this notice are indicative only. Please consult the tender documentation for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43ae59-dd6d-4cf7-ae01-0b03a3081f25
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,212,536,043 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2047 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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