Planning

Independent Distribution Network Operator for Bro Tathan Business Park

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

28 Jun 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is initiating a procurement process for the role of Independent Distribution Network Operator at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender process anticipated to commence around September to October 2022 and submissions due by March to April 2023. Key milestones include an initial engagement workshop in July 2022 and the contract award expected in May 2023. The project involves designing, building, financing, and operating high voltage power connections, with significant power availability phases scheduled between Q3 2027 and Q3 2029. The procurement falls under the works category and will be focused in Llandudno Junction, UK.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the electrical engineering and infrastructure sectors, particularly those with experience in high voltage power systems. Companies engaged in design, construction, or operational management of electrical networks will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. By participating in the procurement process, businesses can not only secure contracts for construction and operation but also establish long-term relationships with a regional government authority, paving the way for future projects and growth in the energy sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Distribution Network Operator for Bro Tathan Business Park

Notice Description

The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out two workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are: (1)Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection from the Aberthaw 132kV National Grid Substation site to a new primary iDNO Substation located at Bro Tathan, a site owned by the Welsh Government. (2)Design, Build, Finance and Operate new High Voltage Power Connection(s) from HV Infrastructure to serve future and existing development at the site. Total Quantity or Scope The proposed timeline including Procurement and Delivery Stages are as follows: -Prior Information Notice Issued - June 2022 -Initial Engagement Workshop - Mid July 2022 -Issue of Tender - TBC (but likely to be September/October 2022) -Tender Submission - March/April 2023 -Award of Contract - May 2023 -Delivery Stages Begin - May 2023 -First Phase Power (80MW Firm, 80MW Non Firm) Available - Q3 2027 -Second Phase Power (160MW Firm, 120MW Non Firm) Available - Q3 2028 -Third Phase Power (280MW Firm) - Q3 2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out two workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are: (1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection from the Aberthaw 132kV National Grid Substation site to a new primary iDNO Substation located at Bro Tathan, a site owned by the Welsh Government. (2) Design, Build, Finance and Operate new High Voltage Power Connection(s) from HV Infrastructure to serve future and existing development at the site. Total Quantity or Scope The proposed timeline including Procurement and Delivery Stages are as follows: -Prior Information Notice Issued - June 2022 -Initial Engagement Workshop - Mid July 2022 -Issue of Tender - TBC (but likely to be September/October 2022) -Tender Submission - March/April 2023 -Award of Contract - May 2023 -Delivery Stages Begin - May 2023 -First Phase Power (80MW Firm, 80MW Non Firm) Available - Q3 2027 -Second Phase Power (160MW Firm, 120MW Non Firm) Available - Q3 2028 -Third Phase Power (280MW Firm) - Q3 2029 Interested Parties are invited to attend supplier engagement sessions at the Bro Tathan site in July 2022 (dates for meetings will be Wednesday 21st July 2022 or Thursday 22nd July 2022). Our intention is to offer individual appointments to allow interested parties to present their prior relevant experience and preferred market approach to manage and achieve the successful outcomes described, suppliers are also invited to provide comment on the recently discontinued procurement documents (Contract Notice C299/2021/2022). Please confirm in email to robert.stokes@burroughs.co.uk by Friday 8th July 2022 at 17:00 who will represent your company. Subsequent meetings will be set up with suppliers for the dates identified above. There is to be no more than five individuals per interested party. Please note - These sessions will be for Welsh Government information only. A ny subsequent procurement will be competitively tendered and the procurement documents will be made public. Please note - the figure of 1 GBP is a nominal figure as the overall figure is unknown at this stage. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-122302
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122302
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN403200
    Independent Distribution Network Operator for Bro Tathan Business Park - The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out two workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are: (1)Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection from the Aberthaw 132kV National Grid Substation site to a new primary iDNO Substation located at Bro Tathan, a site owned by the Welsh Government. (2)Design, Build, Finance and Operate new High Voltage Power Connection(s) from HV Infrastructure to serve future and existing development at the site. Total Quantity or Scope The proposed timeline including Procurement and Delivery Stages are as follows: -Prior Information Notice Issued - June 2022 -Initial Engagement Workshop - Mid July 2022 -Issue of Tender - TBC (but likely to be September/October 2022) -Tender Submission - March/April 2023 -Award of Contract - May 2023 -Delivery Stages Begin - May 2023 -First Phase Power (80MW Firm, 80MW Non Firm) Available - Q3 2027 -Second Phase Power (160MW Firm, 120MW Non Firm) Available - Q3 2028 -Third Phase Power (280MW Firm) - Q3 2029

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