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title: "Provision of Legal Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0332b4"
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# Provision of Legal Advisory Services

Buyer: XLINKS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0332b4

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## Summary

Xlinks, a contracting authority based in Billericay, UK, is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Legal Advisory Services" as part of the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project. This procurement is classified under the legal services category (CPV Code: 79100000) and is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 May 2022. The estimated value of the services is £6,700,000. The tender process follows a selective procurement method, employing a restricted procedure that limits participation based on qualification criteria. The contract aims to provide comprehensive legal services across various jurisdictions, including English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French law, covering legal requirements throughout the project lifecycle until financial close.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms with expertise in international and project finance, environmental regulation, and corporate governance, especially those with prior experience in cross-border projects. Interested bidders should ideally collaborate with other law firms to meet diverse legal requirements stipulated in the tender documents. The scope includes advising on complex legal frameworks applicable along the cable route, making this tender particularly suitable for firms equipped to navigate both UK and international legal systems. Successful bidders may engage in contracts lasting up to 720 days, with the potential for a further 12-month extension, thereby opening up continuous engagement and revenue streams in the legal domain of large-scale infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Provision of legal services covering various aspects of the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project (Project), including advice on project structure and project and financing documents, legal requirements along the cable route, property, permitting and environmental matters and regulatory and corporate governance matters. The contracts will cover the period until achievement of financial close and completion of post close administration and conditions subsequent. For further details on the Project see: https://xlinks.co

### Lot Information

Legal advisory services.

Providing advice to Xlinks on all English law, Moroccan law and EU law aspects of the Project as requested by Xlinks for the period to financial close and post-close completion and administration, excluding anything forming part of any other Lot. Lot 1 will include advising on legal and commercial structuring and project and financing documents, government agreements (e.g. CfD, Investment Agreement in Morocco) and legislative changes, if required. Additional information: Bidders for Lot 1 may comprise two law firms (preferably with prior experience working together) in order to cover required qualifications and experience. See Supplier Questionnaire for the information to be provided. The contract duration will depend on achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Portuguese Law Adviser

Provision of Portuguese law advice in relation to the cable route through Portuguese waters and all matters arising therefrom for the period to financial close and post-close completion and administration, including all permitting, planning, environmental and other legal and regulatory requirements, any impact on the project structure and requirements under the project and finance documents. Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Spanish Law Adviser

Provision of Spanish law advice in relation to the cable route through Spanish waters and all matters arising therefrom for the period to financial close and post-close completion and administration, including all permitting, planning, environmental and other legal and regulatory requirements, any impact on the project structure and requirements under the project and finance documents. Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

French Law Adviser

Provision of French law advice in relation to the cable route through French waters and all matters arising therefrom for the period to financial close and post-close completion and administration, including all permitting, planning, environmental and other legal and regulatory requirements, any impact on the project structure and requirements under the project and finance documents. Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Planning, Permitting and Environmental Legal Adviser (PPE)

Provision of English law advice in relation to land acquisition (including CPO powers if applicable), planning, permitting and environmental compliance in the UK (onshore and offshore), including crossing, compromise and similar agreements with affected parties, for the period to financial close and post-close completion and administration. Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Procurement, Governance and Regulatory (PGR) Adviser

Provision of English law advice in relation to procurement, corporate governance and regulatory matters for Xlinks and its UK subsidiaries for the period to financial close and post-close completion and administration, including advice on compliance with specific requirements imposed on entities regulated under the Electricity Act 1989. Additional information: The contract duration will depend on the achievement of financial close and completion of post close activities. Xlinks will be entitled to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011287-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| Lots value | £6,700,000 |
| 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 | XLINKS |
| Locality | BILLERICAY |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM12 0EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Billericay West |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 2 May 2022 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011287-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.xlinks.co
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K2959429HE
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Billericay:-Legal-services./K2959429HE
- https://xlinks.co

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