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Western Link 2 Onshore FEED Study

SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC, located in Glasgow, for the project titled "Western Link 2 Onshore FEED Study." This procurement falls under the engineering design services category and is classified as a service. The project's main focus is on determining optimal locations for a Converter Station and T-Point site as part of the Western Link 2 HVDC Interlink project in Scotland (region UKM). The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was outside the directive's application scope. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the status marked as complete. The contract was signed on 22nd July 2025, and the supplier selected through this process is AtkinsRéalis UK Limited.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of engineering and design services, particularly those with experience in developing infrastructure for high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. Companies specializing in technical feasibility studies or land acquisition consultancy could find opportunities for growth, given the requirements for comprehensive technical data and site selection expertise. The project requires skills in feasibility assessments for Converter and T-Point locations, negotiations regarding land rights, and preparation of technical data for tender purposes, making it ideal for large consulting firms or engineering companies with a strong foothold in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Western Link 2 Onshore FEED Study

Notice Description

Procurement of an Onshore FEED Study to support the process of determining optimal Converter Station and T-Point site locations in the northern (Scottish) end of the upcoming Western Link 2 HVDC Interlink project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Onshore FEED Study to support the process of determining optimal Converter Station and T-Point locations in the northern (Scottish) end of the upcoming Western Link 2 HVDC Interlink project, with requirements as follows. Site and Route Option Selection - Technical Feasibility of Converter Site - Technical Feasibility of Switching Station (T-Point) Site Land Acquisition/Land Rights - General Support (land acquisiton teams, negotiation with crossed parties, negotiation for associated footprint, iterative process for Cable Routing) - CPO Support (option) Technical Data for Tenders - Produce/Collate data for Tender purposes for Converter Civils, Converter OEM and Land Cables Specimen Design (Option) - Produce assumptions/models to competitive bidders when design information is not available

Procurement Information

Requirement advertised via Periodic Idicative Notice 2024/S 000-040402 published on 16th December 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058469
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047361-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20258 months 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
SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5AD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

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