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HVDC Converter Systems Framework

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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13 Mar 2025 at 09:31

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01 Dec 2023 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

National Grid UK Limited has completed the procurement process for a HVDC Converter Systems Framework, aimed at supporting high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter projects across the UK. The initiative, classified under construction work (CPV: 45000000) and electricity distribution, involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of HVDC converter station technology and equipment. This framework adopts a selective procurement method, utilising a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and is designed to cater to multiple projects over the course of 60 months with the option to extend for up to 36 months. Key suppliers for these projects include UK Grid Solutions Limited, Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Hitachi Energy UK Limited, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co KG, and Siemens Energy Limited.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in electrical engineering, construction, and maintenance services. The procurement is particularly suited for large scale enterprises equipped to provide turnkey solutions including major civil works and sophisticated electrical installation. Companies with expertise in creating collaborative partnerships for delivering complex infrastructure projects will benefit greatly as National Grid is prioritising collaboration with multiple entities and joint ventures. This contract will help these businesses expand their footprint in the UK's growing HVDC sector, facilitating substantial economic growth through the development of critical infrastructure to support the nation's renewable energy targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HVDC Converter Systems Framework

Notice Description

NGUK issued a contract notice with publication reference 2023/S 000-035470 on 1 December 2023, with a view to establishing a multi-year, multi-supplier framework enabling the procurement of high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter projects which include: (i) the supply and installation of converter systems including design, manufacture, installation, and testing of HVDC converter station technology and equipment, which may include front-end engineering design services in relation to any or all of the same; (ii) turnkey solution including civils and major works; and (iii) maintenance services

Lot Information

Lot 1

NGUK issued a contract notice with publication reference 2023/S 000-035470 on 1 December 2023, with a view to establishing a multi-year, multi-supplier framework enabling the procurement of high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter projects which include: (i) the supply and installation of converter systems including design, manufacture, installation, and testing of HVDC converter station technology and equipment, which may include front-end engineering design services in relation to any or all of the same; (ii) turnkey solution including civils and major works; and (iii) maintenance services The HVDC Converter Framework enables any of the following entities to issue Call Off Documents in accordance with the procedure set out within the Framework Agreement: (a) NGUK and/or any Affiliate of NGUK; (b) any Project Partner who, jointly with NGUK and/or any Affiliate of NGUK (as the case may be), issues a Call Off Document; and/or (c) any special purpose vehicle, incorporated joint venture or contractual joint venture between any of the entities listed in Paragraphs (a) and (b)

Options: The initial Framework duration is 60 (sixty) months, with the option to extend for up to 36 (thirty-six) months via single or multiple fixed terms

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0420f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009131-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,600,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Additional Buyers

National Grid UK Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V.

SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG,

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED

UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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