--- title: "Prior Information Notice - RFI - Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project HVDC Converters" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040446" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040446" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040446.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040446.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "XLINKS FIRST LIMITED" published: "2023-09-27" --- # Prior Information Notice - RFI - Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project HVDC Converters Buyer: XLINKS FIRST LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040446 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040446) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040446.json) ## Summary The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project, managed by Xlinks First Limited, is in the planning stage. The project involves building HVDC converter stations in Morocco and the UK for the transmission of renewable energy to Great Britain. Potential suppliers are invited to respond to a Request for Information by October 18, 2023, through the Delta eSourcing portal. The project aims to deliver 3.6GW of electricity to serve a significant portion of Great Britain's needs. This tender for the HVDC Converter Stations under the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Companies involved in power converters, electricity distribution, construction of power lines, and electrical installation work of transformers and high voltage systems would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process offers potential suppliers the chance to contribute to a cutting-edge renewable energy project with a substantial impact on Great Britain's electricity supply. ## Notice The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project is being developed by Xlinks First as the principal developer. The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project is a multi-technology renewable energy project of circa 11 GW generated in Morocco with a combination of solar, wind and in-land power transmission, coupled with energy storage. The electricity produced by the Moroccan generation facilities will be transported exclusively to Great Britain through dedicated 4,000 km HVDC onshore and offshore transmission infrastructure delivering 3.6GW, which will serve up to 8% of Great Britain's electricity needs. The HVDC system is comprised of two separate bi-poles, providing two separate connections in the UK. The Project comprises four key elements: Generation: covering all the generation assets (wind, solar, BESS) with their related civil and electrical works up to the HVDC converters in Morocco. HVDC Converter Stations: in Morocco and the UK. HVDC Onshore Transmission: covering onshore transmission in Morocco (underground cables and overhead line) and in the UK (underground cable) HVDC Offshore Transmission: submarine HVDC cable between the Moroccan and UK landing points Xlinks First is in the process of finalising the contracting strategy for the Project. This Prior Information Notice relates to the HVDC converter stations. Potential suppliers are being invited to respond to a Request for Information, including an expression of interest for some or all of the Scope of Works for the HVDC Converter Stations. These companies are requested to register in Delta eSourcing (via the link provided above) to access further information. The HVDC system comprises two electrically separated bipoles, each with a 1.8GW connection to the UK grid. The entire Converter Station Scope of Works will encompass: For Bipole 1: 2 Converter stations. 1 x circa 2200MW in Morocco and 1 x 1800MW in UK and all works associated with the HVDC Converter Stations for one bipole, including foundation and structural works; HVAC cable in UK for one bipole and Grid Connection in UK for one bipole; HVAC cable in Morocco for one bipole. For Bipole 2: 2 Converter stations. 1 x circa 2200MW in Morocco and 1 x 1800MW in UK and all works associated with the HVDC Converter Stations for one bipole, including foundation and structural works; HVAC cable in UK for one bipole and Grid Connection in UK for one bipole; HVAC cable in Morocco for one bipole. Please note that a similar RFI is underway for the HVDC transmission infrastructure scope of works for the Project (including onshore and offshore HVDC cables, onshore overhead line and associated works). Once Xlinks First has received responses from participants, Xlinks First may initiate further discussions with potential suppliers before finalising its procurement strategy. Once the procurement strategy is confirmed, Xlinks First will proceed to launch the procurement events. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Xlinks First is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to invite potential suppliers for some or all of the HVDC Converter Stations Scope of Work to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) to: - Understand market Capacity to deliver the service and gather market intelligence - Collect expressions of interest for the Scope of Work for the HVDC Converters. Xlinks First is utilising an electronic tendering portal (Delta) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access the RFI documentation and return the completed RFI response document. Respondents wishing to participate are requested to register in Delta eSourcing (via the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BT7SG7QU2Y) to access further information and access RFI documents. The RFI documentation will be accessible from 17:00 on 27 September 2023 and completed RFI responses must be submitted by 16:00 on 18 October 2023. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and does not qualify or register participants for any future tender opportunity. Additional information: Xlinks First does not consider itself a utility for the purposes of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and/or any replacement or other national legislation. Publication of this PIN does not commit Xlinks First to publishing any further procurement activities in relation to the Project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028540-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 27 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Nov 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | XLINKS FIRST LIMITED | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31121110 - Power converters - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines - 45315400 - High voltage installation work - 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers - 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations ## Release History - 27 Sep 2023 at 15:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028540-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=811078036 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BT7SG7QU2Y - https://xlinks.co/morocco-uk-power-project/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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