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 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) is currently conducting a tender process, titled "Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to the operation of electrical installations. The tender is based in the UK, particularly concerning the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm, located approximately 90km east of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire. The tender period concludes on 7th October 2021, and it involves a selective procurement method, with a two-stage process comprising an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) and an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Interested parties must express their interest to participate in the EPQ stage, as detailed in the procurement documents.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in offshore energy operations and electrical installation services. Companies with expertise in renewable energy, particularly those experienced in offshore wind farm projects, are well-suited to compete in this process. The ability to meet the qualification criteria and participate in this selective tender process can pave the way for securing a valuable offshore transmission licence, thereby enhancing service capabilities and positioning within the growing renewable energy market in the UK.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This notice concerns the proposed grant of an 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 the selection of a preferred bidder. Any bidder wishing to participate in the EPQ stage for this Project, must express their interest as per the requirements in the EPQ documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Within UK territorial waters or the UK Renewable Energy Zone (as defined in the Renewable Energy Zone (Designation of Area) Order 2004 (SI 2004 No.2668). This project is subject to change. The following is currently identified as a qualifying project under regulation 8(6)(a) of the Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2015 (the Tender Regulations). The location listed below is based on the most proximate onshore points or on anticipated onshore connection points. Precise information will be available in the tender documents. Project: Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm Developer: Orsted Limited Capacity (MW): 1,386 Location: 90km (at the nearest point) East of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire Additional information: Offshore Transmission Licence - Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017426-2021
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
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
Not specified
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendercoordinator@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017102

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
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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