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HVDC Cable Framework

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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01 Oct 2025 at 10:19

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01 Dec 2023 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HVDC Cable Framework is led by National Grid UK Limited, known for its significant global presence in electricity and gas networks, with operations based in the UK. This framework is aimed at addressing the expanding HVDC requirements for projects, including design, manufacture, testing, and installation of HVDC submarine and underground cables. Classified under construction work, the procurement falls under the 'works' category, focusing on areas like cable lay and burial, and onshore installation. The project covers multiple regions, particularly in the UK, with a significant procurement value of £21.3 billion. The procurement method adopted is selective, involving a negotiated procedure with prior competition. The tender stage is active, with a key submission deadline on 15th January 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale manufacturers and installers with expertise in HVDC cable systems. Companies equipped to handle high-voltage electrical components and those experienced in infrastructure projects can benefit significantly from participating. Ideal contenders would be those able to deliver end-to-end services in cable manufacturing, installation, and engineering design, maximizing the potential to secure subcontracts within this vast framework. Firms capable of forming consortia or joint ventures could also enhance their competitive edge, as it allows for combining resources and expertise to meet the tender's comprehensive demands. Given National Grid's influential role and the scale of investments, businesses within the energy infrastructure sector could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HVDC Cable Framework

Notice Description

National Grid is an international Electricity and Gas Network Company and one of the largest investor owned energy companies in the world, based in the United Kingdom with operations in the north-east of the United States of America too. National Grid has established a multi-year HVDC Cable Framework to service its growing HVDC requirements. National Grid also has a developing portfolio of HVDC projects in the US, these works will be subject to a separate Procurement exercise. Please note that the scope of the HVDC Cable Framework includes but is not limited to the following areas: - Design, manufacture, testing and commissioning of HVDC submarine and underground cable systems, including but not limited to extruded and mass-impregnated non-draining cable systems at different voltage ratings as well as all associated cable accessories - HVDC submarine cable lay and burial - HVDC onshore underground cable system delivery, installation and associated civil engineering works as required (to be defined on a project-specific basis) - Cable spares requirements including spare cable storage (to be defined on a project-specific basis) - Design, engineer, prepare, procure and install landfall HDD (Horizontal Direct Drilling) ducts asrequired for each landfall (To be defined on a project-specific basis). - Front-end engineering design services, in relation to any or all of the aforementioned scope (to be defined on a project-specific basis)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this Procurement includes c.15 HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) projects; certain projects, and other identified projects that it is currently anticipated will be of similar size and value and will be identified as infrastructure to enable the connection of 50GW of Offshore Wind by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. The scope also comprises other as-yet unidentified additional major HVDC projects, the precise location and nature of which is not yet known but which will share the same key features as the other projects. The HVDC Cable Framework is intended to be used for the delivery of National Grids HVDC Cable portfolio of projects.

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-0420f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061176-2025
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

31321300 - High-voltage cable

31321500 - Submarine cable

45000000 - Construction work

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,300,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
£21,300,000,000 Over £10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 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
2
Supplier Names

NKT HV CABLES AB

PRYSMIAN POWERLINK S.R.L

Further Information

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