Planning

Prior Information Notice - Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project: Project Management Contract

XLINKS FIRST LIMITED

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Planning

21 Oct 2023 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Xlinks First Limited is planning a Prior Information Notice for the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project, seeking a Project Management Contractor for a renewable energy project connecting Morocco to the UK. The procurement process will involve a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire issued on 6th November 2023 and a webinar on 7th November 2023. Interested organisations should contact Xlinks by 17th November 2023. The project aims to deliver 11GW of energy through HVDC cables and seeks organisations with expertise in project and commercial management.

This tender by Xlinks presents an opportunity for organisations focused on complex engineering and construction challenges to participate in a high-profile renewable energy project. Suitable businesses should have experience in project management and consultancy services in the construction sector. The procurement stage involves a planned Pre-Qualification Questionnaire with a deadline of 17th November 2023, providing a clear timeline for interested parties to engage in the process.

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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.

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

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

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