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ElecLink maintenance and monitoring inspections - Expert advice to CTSA

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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23 Sep 2025 at 21:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road, a central government public authority located in London, has initiated a public procurement process for the maintenance and monitoring inspections of the ElecLink interconnector within the Channel Tunnel, titled "ElecLink maintenance and monitoring inspections - Expert advice to CTSA." This tender falls under the services category and focuses on repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage with an open procurement method. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 1st October 2025, and the closing date for tender submission on 8th October 2025 at 17:00. The contract period is set to start on 27th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a value of up to £60,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance and inspection services, particularly those capable of providing expert advice regarding interconnector systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply, with a procurement criteria focusing 80% on quality and 20% on cost. The competitive nature of this below-threshold open competition provides a valuable avenue for businesses looking to expand their participation in public sector contracts and enhance their profiles within the government supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ElecLink maintenance and monitoring inspections - Expert advice to CTSA

Notice Description

The Channel Tunnel comprises two railway running tunnels and a service tunnel between the UK terminal in Folkestone and the French terminal in Coquelles. An electrical interconnector cable is installed through the North running tunnel. The interconnector, known as the ElecLink interconnector, is a 1GW electrical interconnector operating between the United Kingdom and France, through two direct current cables inside the Channel Tunnel. These enable electricity produced on either side of the Channel to circulate between the two countries. The Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) is currently the National Safety Authority (NSA) for the UK half of the Channel Tunnel. The IGC exercises delegated authority from both the French and UK Governments and its decisions are made jointly by the UK and French Heads of Delegation. The IGC was previously the NSA for the whole of the Fixed Link, but since 1 January 2021, and following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, the French railway regulator Etablissement Public de Securite Ferroviaire (EPSF) has taken on the role of NSA for the French half of the Tunnel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a08c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059053-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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