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title: "BE23228 - Xlinks Technical Advisor"
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# BE23228 - Xlinks Technical Advisor

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51b0ded7-09da-4e40-b5df-2b2e0efddb80

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## Summary

The Department of Energy Supply & Natural Resources of the United Kingdom, represented by DESNZ, has recently awarded a contract for technical advisory services related to the Xlinks project. The contract, titled "BE23228 - Xlinks Technical Advisor", falls under the industry category of feasibility study, advisory services, and technical analysis. The procurement method used was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th March 2024 to 31st July 2024, with a total value of £166,472.06. The tender period ended on 21st February 2024.

This awarded contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering technical analysis or consultancy services in the field of infrastructure, including transport. SMEs would find this contract suitable for growth opportunities. DESNZ, the buying organisation, selected Mott Macdonald Limited as the supplier for this contract. Businesses based in the United Kingdom and other specified regions can explore collaboration opportunities for expanding their operations and expertise in technical advisory services for large-scale projects like Xlinks.

## Notice

** This is an Awarded Contract, Not a Call for Competition. This this Contract has been awarded via the CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework - (MCF3) - Lot 8: Infrastructure including Transport ** The Department is seeking a Technical Advisor to provide a broad range of advice and support in relation to the technical viability of the Xlinks project. This advice will cover a wide range of aspects of the project including but not limited to the feasibility of the high voltage direct current (HVDC) conversion stations, an assessment of the assumptions made relating to the generation assets and their supply chains, the viability of the project's overall deployment plan and further due diligence on the feasibility of the HVDC subsea cables following an initial assessment undertaken earlier this year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a126ac-0224-43d5-8e4b-c2847df9c18c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,472 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,472 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a126ac-0224-43d5-8e4b-c2847df9c18c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a126ac-0224-43d5-8e4b-c2847df9c18c
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32db6377-a6ca-4e3e-85c8-e007bb9de6a6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3387c1b7-2762-4b38-ae54-6989f1a20984
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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