--- title: "Bro Tathan - Multidisciplinary IDNO" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-03-31" --- # Bro Tathan - Multidisciplinary IDNO Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1b4.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Bro Tathan - Multidisciplinary IDNO" project, located at Bro Tathan Airfield in the Vale of Glamorgan. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement workshop scheduled for 10th May 2021. Interested parties are invited to attend this workshop, and registration of interest must be confirmed by 5th May 2021. The procurement method is classified under public utilities, including electricity and utility networking services, with a nominal estimated value of 1 GBP at this early stage. Subsequent phases of the process will include issuing the tender in mid-June 2021, with submission deadlines set for mid-July 2021 and contract awards expected by August 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the utility services and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in electricity distribution and infrastructure works. Companies with expertise in Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) services, technical consultancy, and those experienced in managing complex utility network transitions will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance electrical capacity at the site, ultimately contributing to green energy initiatives and regional development, making it an attractive avenue for growth for firms aligned with these objectives. ## Notice The Welsh Government purchased Bro Tathan Airfield in the Vale of Glamorgan in 2003 from the Ministry of Defence (MOD). As part of this transaction the Welsh Government took ownership of the existing onsite private utility network. On behalf of the Welsh Ministers the MOD operate and maintain the onsite private utility network. Welsh Government and the MOD recognise the need to transition to Statutory Authority adoption of the onsite private utility network or to engage with alternative private sector Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) providers in respect of the operation and maintenance of the onsite utility network. This Prior Information Notice is seeking market engagement with suitably licensed IDNO Providers. IDNO Providers are to be consulted on the most appropriate market approach to the following possible activities at the site: (1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site to achieve 100MVA by Oct 2023 and an additional 180MVA by Oct 2024 (280MVA Total). This would include support for any easements, consenting and engagement with National Grid and any other stakeholders. The Grid connection will be a novation from an existing application to National Grid made in the name of the Welsh Government. (2) Provision of Technical and Professional Consultancy Services to support ongoing negotiations with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as part of their withdrawal in relation to the onsite private utility network's operation and maintenance. This support is to include engagement with Statutory Authorities to seek opportunities for adoption. (3) Until such time that the private networks are adopted, provide ongoing maintenance of the existing private utility networks including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants. (4) Undertake works to construct "Strategic Utility Corridors" within the perimeter of the Bro Tathan Site having regard to existing and proposed site uses. To include engagement with Statutory Authorities in respect of available network supply capacity. (5) Undertake works to improve and connect the existing (and in use) onsite private networks to the new strategic utility corridors, with the objective that all utility infrastructure is capable of adoption by Statutory Authorities. (6) All works and assessments to be compatible and to accommodate future site aspirations in respect of the generation of green energy and support WG in its aspirations for the site to become "Carbon Free in Five". ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Welsh Government purchased Bro Tathan Airfield in the Vale of Glamorgan in 2003 from the Ministry of Defence (MOD). As part of this transaction the Welsh Government took ownership of the existing onsite private utility network. On behalf of the Welsh Ministers the MOD operate and maintain the onsite private utility network. Welsh Government and the MOD recognise the need to transition to Statutory Authority adoption of the onsite private utility network or to engage with alternative private sector Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) providers in respect of the operation and maintenance of the onsite utility network. This Prior Information Notice is seeking market engagement with suitably licensed IDNO Providers. IDNO Providers are to be consulted on the most appropriate market approach to the following possible activities at the site: (1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site to achieve 100MVA by Oct 2023 and an additional 180MVA by Oct 2024 (280MVA Total). This would include support for any easements, consenting and engagement with National Grid and any other stakeholders. The Grid connection will be a novation from an existing application to National Grid made in the name of the Welsh Government. (2) Provision of Technical and Professional Consultancy Services to support ongoing negotiations with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as part of their withdrawal in relation to the onsite private utility network's operation and maintenance. This support is to include engagement with Statutory Authorities to seek opportunities for adoption. (3) Until such time that the private networks are adopted, provide ongoing maintenance of the existing private utility networks including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants. (4) Undertake works to construct "Strategic Utility Corridors" within the perimeter of the Bro Tathan Site having regard to existing and proposed site uses. To include engagement with Statutory Authorities in respect of available network supply capacity. (5) Undertake works to improve and connect the existing (and in use) onsite private networks to the new strategic utility corridors, with the objective that all utility infrastructure is capable of adoption by Statutory Authorities. (6) All works and assessments to be compatible and to accommodate future site aspirations in respect of the generation of green energy and support WG in its aspirations for the site to become "Carbon Free in Five". The proposed Timeline including Procurement and Delivery Stages are as follows: Prior Information Notice Issued - March 2021 Initial Engagement Workshop - Mid May 2021 Issue of Tender - Mid June 2021 Tender Submission - Mid July 2021 Award of Contract - August 2021 Delivery Stages Begin - Sept 2021 Conclude Transitional Arrangements - Oct 2023 First Phase Power (100MVA) Available - Oct 2023 Second Phase Power (180MVA) Available - Oct 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006723-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65000000 - Public utilities - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services - 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2021 at 15:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006723-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=108608 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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