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27 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the National Grid North Sea Link Limited as the buying organisation, seeking services within the utilities industry for onshore and offshore cable repairs. The contract, titled "Onshore and Offshore Cable Repair Contract - Jointing Works," primarily focuses on jointing works for electricity interconnector cables across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, and Norway. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 10th August 2026 and continue until 9th August 2030, with potential extensions until 2034. This direct award, assigned to Prysmian Powerlink S.R.L, was necessitated by their unique technical capabilities in handling the specific cable technology utilized across all National Grid Ventures. The total value of the contract is €18,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses equipped with specialised skills in cable jointing and marine construction, particularly those that can engage in both onshore and offshore repair operations. It is suited for businesses capable of providing comprehensive repair solutions, including pre-emptive repairs, fault analysis, and acting as Principal Designer or Contractor for similar projects. Companies positioned to deliver these services efficiently can greatly benefit from such long-term projects, leveraging the framework agreement opportunities to expand their portfolio across European markets.

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Notice Title

Onshore and Offshore Cable Repair Contract - Jointing Works

Notice Description

National Grid Interconnectors Limited (NGIL) is the owner and operator of the electricity interconnector known as IFA1. NGIL and its Joint Venture Partner, Reseau de Transport d'electricitie (RTE), procured the installation of the Land Cable and the Submarine Cable for IFA1. National Grid IFA2 Limited (NGIFA2) is the owner and operator of the electricity interconnector known as IFA2. NGIFA2 and its Joint Venture Partner, RTE, procured the installation of the Land Cable and the Submarine Cable for IFA2. National Grid North Sea Link Limited (NGNSL) is the owner and operator of the electricity interconnector known as North Sea Link. NGNSL and its Joint Venture Partner, Statnett SF, procured the installation of the Land Cable and the Submarine Cable for North Sea Link. National Grid Viking Link Limited (NGVLL) is the owner and operator of the electricity interconnector known as Viking Link. NGVLL and its Joint Venture Partner, Energinet Eltransmission A/S, procured the installation of the Land Cable and the Submarine Cable for Viking Link. The Employer wishes to retain a suitably qualified contractor to undertake offshore and onshore repairs to the Land Cables and the Submarine Cables, where required. The appointed Contractor has necessary capability and experience in the repair of electricity interconnector cables and will provide such jointing and other repair services in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Agreement includes a provision for Additional Services. Additional Services means: (a) pre-emptive repairs; (b) desktop surveys for Fault finding; (c) testing and Fault analysis (root cause analysis); (d) repairs to the Joint Venture Partner Cable (excluding vessel procurement, cable burial and unburial); (e) repairs to any National Grid Group Cable Link (excluding vessel procurement, cable burial and unburial); (f) performance of the role of Principal Designer and/or Principal Contractor; and/or (g) any other additional work and/or services performed by the Contractor in relation to this Agreement, instructed by (as the case may be): (h) the Employer in respect of the Land Cables and/or Submarine Cables; (i) the Joint Venture Partner in respect of the Joint Venture Partner Cable; or (j) any member of the National Grid Group (other than NGIL, NGIFA2, NGNSL and NGVLL) in respect of any National Grid Group Cable Link. The Employer will engage the Contractor via a Work Order or a Fault Notice where the Interconnector Asset relevant to the Cable Repair will be specified.

Procurement Information

Prysmian is the only contractor capable of performing jointing operations on the cable technology used in all four National Grid Ventures (NGV) Unincorporated Joint Ventures (UJV) Interconnector assets (MI and XLPE cables).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070673-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

31321500 - Submarine cable

45244000 - Marine construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL GRID IFA 2 LIMITED

NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED

NATIONAL GRID VIKING LINK LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

PRYSMIAN POWERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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