Notice Information
Notice Title
Prior Information Notice - Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project: Project Management Contract
Notice Description
THIS NOTICE IS A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Xlinks UK-Morocco Power Project (the Project) is a multi-technology renewable energy project of approximately 11GW of Moroccan generation facilities connected exclusively to the UK through an HVDC system, including approximately 4000km of onshore and offshore HVDC cables. To support the development of the Project through to the final investment decision and then onwards into the construction and operations phases, Xlinks First Limited (Xlinks) is seeking the support of a Client- side Project Management Contractor (PMC). The PMC will work in conjunction with Xlinks and Xlinks' client team, including the Owner's Engineer. The PMC's primary role will be project and commercial management of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and other contracts that Xlinks is currently procuring for the construction phase of the Project. The Owner's Engineer's prime role will be technical and quality assurance of the works under the EPC contracts. Xlinks is seeking organisations focused on solving complex engineering and construction delivery challenges to ensure the successful achievement of financial close and delivery of the Project through construction into operations. To commence the procurement process, Xlinks will be hosting an online webinar to describe the process in further detail. Access to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and an invitation to the webinar will be provided once the appropriate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) has been signed and returned.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The Xlinks UK-Morocco Power Project (the Project) is being developed by Xlinks First as the principal developer. The Project will be owned by project companies incorporated in relevant jurisdictions, including Morocco and the UK, that will enter into the various project agreements including the PMC contract. The final contracting structure will be shared with participants in the procurement process at a later date. The Project is a multi-technology renewable energy project of circa 11 GW generated in the Guelmim Oued-Noun region of Morocco with a combination of solar, wind and in-land power transmission, coupled with energy storage. The electricity produced by the Moroccan generation facilities will be transported exclusively to Great Britain through dedicated 4,000 km HVDC onshore and offshore cables delivering 3.6GW, which will serve up to 8% of Great Britain's electricity needs. To support the development of the Project through to the final investment decision and then onwards into the construction and operations phases, Xlinks is seeking the support of a Client- side Project Management Contractor (PMC). The PMC will work in conjunction with Xlinks and Xlinks' client team, including the Owner's Engineer. The PMC's primary role will be project and commercial management of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and other contracts that Xlinks is currently procuring for the construction phase of the Project. The Owner's Engineer's prime role will be technical and quality assurance of the works under the EPC contracts. Xlinks is seeking organisations focused on solving complex engineering and construction delivery challenges to ensure the successful achievement of financial close and delivery of the Project through construction into operations. To commence the procurement process, Xlinks will be hosting an online webinar to describe the process in further detail. Access to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and an invitation to the webinar will be provided to organisations that have registered their interest in this procurement by contacting Xlinks through the Contact provided above, provided that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) has been signed and returned. A copy of the form of NDA will be provided to organisations registering their interest in this procurement. The procurement process will be conducted using the Delta eSourcing portal, or an alternative platform nominated by Xlinks. Organisations interested in this procurement should contact Xlinks through the Contact provided above by 17th November 2023 . Xlinks reserves the right to reject applications received after this date. It is anticipated that the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire will be issued to registered participants on 6th November 2023 and the webinar will be held on 7th November 2023. Xlinks reserves the right to amend this timetable in which case organisations that have registered their interest will be informed. Additional information: The PQQ will be scored and applicants will be ranked. At least the top 5 scoring Candidates who successfully pass the PQQ will be taken forward to the ITT stage. Xlinks reserves the right to amend the number of suitably qualified Candidates that will be taken forward to the ITT stage.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-040dfe
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2023
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
71530000 - Construction consultancy services
71541000 - Construction project management services
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Oct 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 19 Oct 2023Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- XLINKS FIRST LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Eilidh MacIntyre
- Contact Email
- eilidh.macintyre@xlinks.co
- Contact Phone
- +44 7568101073
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BILLERICAY
- Postcode
- CM12 0EQ
- Post Town
- 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
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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