--- title: "Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS" published: "2021-07-22" --- # Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence Buyer: OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10aa6f8e-a886-44ea-9aaa-85879c55ea73.json) ## Summary The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets is undertaking Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence related to the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm. This process falls within the services industry, specifically under the operation of electrical installations. Located approximately 90km east of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire, the tender is currently in the Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 local time on 7th October 2021. The total estimated value of the project is £1,212,536,043, and it will require a competitive procedure with negotiation for the procurement method. This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in electrical installations, renewable energy, and infrastructure development, particularly those with experience in offshore projects. Companies that are well-versed in the technical and regulatory aspects of offshore transmission systems would be highly competitive candidates. By participating in this tender, businesses can play a crucial role in enhancing the UK’s renewable energy grid and potentially secure long-term partnerships with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, alongside contributing to the sustainable energy transition. ## Notice This concerns the proposed grant of one offshore transmission licence to a successful bidder to connect one offshore wind farm to the GB onshore grid. TR8 consists of the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm (the Project). The tender process will consist of two stages: an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, resulting in selection of a preferred bidder. Any bidder wishing to participate in the EPQ stage for the Project must express their interest as per the requirements in the EPQ documentation. Additional information: TR8 consists of the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm (the Project). The tender process will consist of two stages for the Project: an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage which will result in the selection of a preferred bidder. Any bidder wishing to participate in the EPQ stage for the Project must express interest in doing so in accordance with the requirements in the EPQ documentation. The type of procedure to be adopted is a competitive procedure with negotiation. The subject matter of this notice is the proposed grant of one offshore transmission licence to the successful bidder for the purpose of connecting one wind farm to the GB onshore grid. TR8 consists of one project and a transmission licence is expected to be granted for the project. High level details about the project are as follows: Project: Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm Developer: Orsted Capacity (MW): 1,386 Location: 90km (at the nearest point) East of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire Requests to participate/EPQ submissions must be made electronically by 12:00 (local time), 07/10/2021. See the links below for how to do this. Please note that the information contained in the fields 'contract start date', 'Contract end date' and 'Lowest/actual value (PS)' in section 1 of this notice are indicative only. Please consult the tender documentation for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43ae59-dd6d-4cf7-ae01-0b03a3081f25 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2047 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,212,536,043 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations ## Release History - 22 Jul 2021 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43ae59-dd6d-4cf7-ae01-0b03a3081f25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e43ae59-dd6d-4cf7-ae01-0b03a3081f25 22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.ofgem.gov.uk Further details on TR8 and how to participate can be found on the Ofgem website - https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-policy-and-regulation/policy-and-regulatory-programmes/offshore-electricity-transmission-ofto Further information in relation to the offshore regime can be found here: - https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-policy-and-regulation/policy-and-regulatory-programmes/offshore-electricity-transmission-ofto/offshore-transmission-tender-publications Further details on TR8 can be found here: - https://ofgem.bravosolution.co.uk If you are interested in participating in TR8 please register your interest at the following link (after creating a user account you will be able to access the tender documentation): ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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