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title: "Procurement of iDNO at Bro Tathan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031ab9"
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# Procurement of iDNO at Bro Tathan

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ab9

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is conducting a tender for the procurement of an Independent Distribution Network Operator (iDNO) for the Bro Tathan Business Park, located in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. The process, classified under construction work for electricity power lines, aims to appoint a contractor to manage three key workstreams including designing and building a new High Voltage Power Connection. This procurement is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th April 2022. The total value of the contract is estimated at £30 million, and the authorities are employing a competitive dialogue method for this selective procurement.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in electrical infrastructure and utilities, particularly those with experience in high voltage installations and power distribution services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in project management, as well as those interested in delivering community benefits through local employment and skills development initiatives, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Firms should prepare to outline their technical and economic qualifications in accordance with the defined selection criteria.

## Notice

Note. This is a Works and Services contract. The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out three workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are: (1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site. (2) Undertake works to design and construct HV and LV diversions within the Bro Tathan Business Park to provide electricity supply to existing and proposed development sites. (3) Until such time that the private networks are replaced, provide ongoing maintenance, management and operation of the existing private wire network including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Note. This is a Works and Services contract. The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out three workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are: (1) Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection to the Welsh Government owned Bro Tathan Site. (2) Undertake works to design and construct HV and LV diversions within the Bro Tathan Business Park to provide electricity supply to existing and proposed development sites. (3) Until such time that the private networks are replaced, provide ongoing maintenance, management and operation of the existing private wire network including management of commercial arrangements with onsite tenants. Further detail is included within the procurement documents. Additional information: Further detail is included within the procurement documents.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Contract by a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013295-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
- 31321300 - High-voltage cable
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45232220 - Substation construction work
- 45232221 - Transformer substation
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013295-2022
- 24 Mar 2022 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005149-2022
- 24 Mar 2022 at 16:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008062-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:006723-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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