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BE23228 - Xlinks Technical Advisor

DESNZ

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11 Apr 2024 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Energy Supply & Natural Resources of the United Kingdom, represented by DESNZ, has recently awarded a contract for technical advisory services related to the Xlinks project. The contract, titled "BE23228 - Xlinks Technical Advisor", falls under the industry category of feasibility study, advisory services, and technical analysis. The procurement method used was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th March 2024 to 31st July 2024, with a total value of £166,472.06. The tender period ended on 21st February 2024.

This awarded contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering technical analysis or consultancy services in the field of infrastructure, including transport. SMEs would find this contract suitable for growth opportunities. DESNZ, the buying organisation, selected Mott Macdonald Limited as the supplier for this contract. Businesses based in the United Kingdom and other specified regions can explore collaboration opportunities for expanding their operations and expertise in technical advisory services for large-scale projects like Xlinks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE23228 - Xlinks Technical Advisor

Notice Description

** This is an Awarded Contract, Not a Call for Competition. This this Contract has been awarded via the CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework - (MCF3) - Lot 8: Infrastructure including Transport ** The Department is seeking a Technical Advisor to provide a broad range of advice and support in relation to the technical viability of the Xlinks project. This advice will cover a wide range of aspects of the project including but not limited to the feasibility of the high voltage direct current (HVDC) conversion stations, an assessment of the assumptions made relating to the generation assets and their supply chains, the viability of the project's overall deployment plan and further due diligence on the feasibility of the HVDC subsea cables following an initial assessment undertaken earlier this year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51b0ded7-09da-4e40-b5df-2b2e0efddb80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a126ac-0224-43d5-8e4b-c2847df9c18c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,472 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,472 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Buildings & Energy
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

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