Tender

Tender Round 9 (TR9) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence

OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS

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Tender

20 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) is currently conducting a tender process for "Tender Round 9 (TR9) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the operation of electrical installations. The project is linked to the Seagreen Phase 1 Offshore Wind Farm, located approximately 27.5 km from the Angus coastline, within UK territorial waters. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 31st March 2022. Interested parties must participate in a selective procurement method, which includes an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the renewable energy sector, particularly those with expertise in offshore transmission and wind farm operations. Companies that specialise in electrical installations, energy management, or infrastructure development would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. With a project capacity of 1,075 MW, successful bidders can anticipate contributing to the UK's energy transition and sustainability goals while growing their market presence in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Notice Title

Tender Round 9 (TR9) 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. TR9 consists of the Seagreen Phase 1 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: Seagreen Phase 1 Offshore Wind Farm Developer: Seagreen Wind Energy Limited (a joint venture owned by SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies) Limited Capacity (MW): 1,075 Location: 27.5km (at the nearest point) from the Angus coastline

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030d8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001778-2022
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
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
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
Not specified

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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

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

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