Tender

Tender Round 10 (TR10) for the grant of three offshore transmission licences

OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS

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26 Jan 2023 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has initiated a tender process titled "Tender Round 10 (TR10) for the grant of three offshore transmission licences" in the services category. The procurement concerns the grant of three offshore transmission licences to connect offshore wind farms to the GB onshore grid. The projects involved are Dogger Bank A Offshore Wind Farm Phase 1, Moray West Offshore Wind Farm, and Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm. The tender process comprises two stages for each project: an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The deadline for the tender period is 11th April 2023.

This tender process presents opportunities for businesses in the operation of electrical installations sector. Companies with expertise in offshore wind farm connectivity and experience in competitive tenders for offshore transmission licences would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive procedure with negotiation, and electronic and written submissions are accepted. Interested bidders must adhere to the submission terms and the detailed requirements specified in the tender documents provided by Ofgem, the contracting authority overseeing the process.

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Notice Title

Tender Round 10 (TR10) for the grant of three offshore transmission licences

Notice Description

This notice concerns the proposed grant of three offshore transmission licences to a successful bidders to connect three offshore wind farms to the GB onshore grid. TR10 consists of the projects Dogger Bank A Offshore Wind Farm Phase 1, Moray West Offshore Wind Farm and Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm (the Projects). The tender process will consist of two stages for each Project: an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, resulting in the selection of preferred bidders. Any bidder wishing to participate in the EPQ stage for any 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: Dogger Bank A Offshore Wind Farm Phase 1 Developer: SSE Renewables, Equinor and Vargronn Limited Capacity (MW): 1200 Location: 131km (at the nearest point) from the North East coast of England.

Lot 2

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: Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm Developer: EDF Renewables UK and ESB Limited Capacity (MW): 450 Location: 15.5km (at the nearest point) off the Fife coast of Scotland

Lot 3

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: Moray West Offshore Wind Farm Developer: Ocean Winds (a joint-venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE) and Ignitis. Limited Capacity (MW): 860 Location: 65km north off the Aberdeenshire coast of Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002364-2023
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
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

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

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