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Framework for the Provision of Technical Advisory and Support Services.

Xlinks

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06 May 2022 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Xlinks, based in Billericay, United Kingdom, is currently conducting a selective tender process for establishing a Framework Agreement for Technical Advisory and Support Services. This initiative, valued at £1,030,000, aims to support the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project and includes eight distinct Lots, focusing on various consultancy needs such as civil engineering, environmental services, and health and safety. The tender period will conclude on 31 May 2022, with invitations to the second stage anticipated to be sent out on 17 June 2022. Interested parties should note that the procurement process follows the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, allowing for both direct awards and mini-competitions among pre-qualified bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory and consultative engineering services, particularly those with expertise in the energy sector, civil engineering, and environmental consultancy. Businesses with experience in delivering similar consultancy services, capable of meeting rigorous timeframes and budget constraints, will be well-positioned to compete for the various Lots. With the potential for contract durations extending up to 720 days, suppliers that can demonstrate relevant experience and a readiness to engage proactively in this extensive project will be particularly advantageous contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Technical Advisory and Support Services.

Notice Description

Xlinks is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with suitably experienced technical advisors in relation to the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project, as further described below. The technical advisors framework will consist of eight (8) separate Lots, with each Lot having specific requirements to be further developed during the development phase of the project.

Lot Information

Civil Engineering/Ground Works

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Site work - incl building/roof structures, wind loadings/forces analysis, temp works, utili-ties, CDM compliance *Site Security - incl CNI, fencing, cameras/alarms, mobile site security *Internals - Fire suppression/deluge, HVAC, building services, cooling systems, cladding, control rooms *Ground conditions - incl drainage/surface water, access/traffic, roads/access ways *Installation and route engineering - pull/forces/bends, HDD techniques, duct pulls, terminations *Foundations, piling and other specialist ground and soil tests *Surveys (Topographical & Geotechnical) *Provision of skilled resources Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months

Environment, Consents and Community

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Ecology, SSSI, habitat (e.g. animals/birds/rodents), protected species *All Archaeological activities *Planning, permits, licensing support and execution plans *Stakeholder management, community support, websites *Noise/visual disturbances and environmental screening *Water containment, discharge and sediment management *Land remediation, clean up and treatment *Provision of skilled resources *Traffic control and access management Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Marine and Offshore Services Support

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Marine surveys, Geotech/geophys, landfall analysis and associated data and its management *Vessels - CLV, cable burial and protection/ROV's etc, CBRA/BSA etc, dredging, interface with offshore infrastructure/crossing agreements *Fisheries liaison/guard vessels, shipping and navigation, impact on fish, marine traffic *Route survey - specialist studies, modelling, specialist cable work/techniques e.g. pinning, stability/free-span analysis, geospacial data, UXO processes *Provision of skilled resources *Marine activity, vessel assurance activities including audits, procedures (Hazid/Hazop) *Offshore stakeholder management including 3rd party crossing agreements Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Technical - Cable and Converter

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Detailed cable knowledge including ratings, jointing, repair, lay and burial, heat/thermal performance, fault finding, acoustic/thermal measurements, cable handling/load-out, spares etc. *Detailed converter knowledge including functionality, components (e.g. reactors, trans-formers) grid code compliance and standards, frequency containment and operability and harmonic analysis *Substation and converter assets, connection works, protection & control and connec-tion to remote end generator networks *Specialist technical services incl earthing, lightning protection, induced currents *Communications - performance and adequacy of interstation comms. for converter op-erations including latency analysis and black start *Cable monitoring DTS-DAS including contingency for fault finding e.g. TDR (or other) *System studies, harmonic and SSTI analysis *Provision of skilled resources *Provision of overload and or other National Grid ancillary services (e.g. frequency re-sponse) Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Quality, Process and Manufacture

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Risk management, process and efficiency assessments *Quality Assurance, audit, witness and factory testing *Vessel capability testing, audit and assurance *Environmental management and containment *Safety processes/systems and authorizations *Third Party Verification Services *Provision of skilled resources Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Health and Safety

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Plans, Procedures and other processes *Forms & Templates *CDM *Audits & Inspections *Registers *Emergency planning arrangements and testing *Electrical safety rules & authorisations *Provision of skilled resources Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Electrical Engineering, Construction and Building Services

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Electrical System Studies and models including transient and harmonic *Operational scenarios *Artificial intelligence, visual and 3D technologies *Resilience parameters (power & telecoms) *Communications *Project Management resources *Provision of skilled resources Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Procedures, Standards & Codes

For the provision Consultancy services covering the following: *Flood management plan *Site waste management plan *Air quality management plan *Pollution prevention response plan *Stakeholder Communication Plan *Artificial Light Emissions Management Plan *Watercourse Crossing Methodology *Public rights of way management plan *Provision of skilled resources Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011884-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45232221 - Transformer substation

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

90700000 - Environmental services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,030,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,030,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Xlinks
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BILLERICAY
Postcode
CM12 0EQ
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Billericay West
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Further Information

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