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title: "Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb80"
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# Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence

Buyer: OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb80

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## Summary

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) is currently conducting a tender process, titled "Tender Round 8 (TR8) for the grant of one offshore transmission licence". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to the operation of electrical installations. The tender is based in the UK, particularly concerning the Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm, located approximately 90km east of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire. The tender period concludes on 7th October 2021, and it involves a selective procurement method, with a two-stage process comprising an Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) and an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Interested parties must express their interest to participate in the EPQ stage, as detailed in the procurement documents.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in offshore energy operations and electrical installation services. Companies with expertise in renewable energy, particularly those experienced in offshore wind farm projects, are well-suited to compete in this process. The ability to meet the qualification criteria and participate in this selective tender process can pave the way for securing a valuable offshore transmission licence, thereby enhancing service capabilities and positioning within the growing renewable energy market in the UK.

## Notice

This notice concerns the proposed grant of an 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 the selection of a preferred bidder. Any bidder wishing to participate in the EPQ stage for this Project, must express their interest as per the requirements in the EPQ documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Within UK territorial waters or the UK Renewable Energy Zone (as defined in the Renewable Energy Zone (Designation of Area) Order 2004 (SI 2004 No.2668). This project is subject to change. The following is currently identified as a qualifying project under regulation 8(6)(a) of the Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2015 (the Tender Regulations). The location listed below is based on the most proximate onshore points or on anticipated onshore connection points. Precise information will be available in the tender documents. Project: Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm Developer: Orsted Limited Capacity (MW): 1,386 Location: 90km (at the nearest point) East of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire Additional information: Offshore Transmission Licence - Hornsea Project Two Offshore Wind Farm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017426-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017426-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ofgem.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.ofgem.gov.uk
- https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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