--- title: "EGL 1 Construction Phase Marine Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043a90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043a90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043a90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043a90.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED" published: "2024-02-15" --- # EGL 1 Construction Phase Marine Consultancy Buyer: EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043a90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043a90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043a90.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process titled "EGL 1 Construction Phase Marine Consultancy" is initiated by EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED, a UK-based buyer operating in the Electricity sector. The procurement involves services in the industry category of Marine research services. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing deadline on March 18, 2024. It consists of two lots: Lot 1 for Technical Support and Lot 2 for Client Offshore Representatives. The contract period for this tender starts on June 1, 2024, and ends on December 31, 2029. This procurement process by EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED provides opportunities for businesses in the marine services sector to participate in providing technical support and offshore client representation for the EGL1 HVDC cable project. Companies offering marine research services and expertise in subsea power cable marine activities are well-suited to compete. Interested businesses must adhere to the submission method details and the specified language requirements. Successful suppliers may need to accept specific legal forms or joint and several liability as per the contract terms. ## Notice EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED would like to procure the provision of Lot 1 Technical Support and Lot 2 Client Offshore Representatives. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Technical Support The scope of work is for the provision of Subsea Power Cable Marine Technical Consultants (MTC) to support the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) installation activities related to the EGL1 HVDC cable project. EGL1 is a crucial part of the solution to achieve the Government's 2030 renewable energy target. The project is designed to significantly increase the UK's capacity to transport clean renewable energy to consumers by improving the capability and resilience of the electricity transmission network between Scotland and England. Once complete, EGL1 will deliver enough electricity for two million homes. The project consists of a 196km long high voltage direct current (HVDC) link, that includes 176km of subsea cables that will be installed from south of Thorntonloch beach, through Scottish and English waters to a landfall point just north of Seaham, in County Durham.The Project is the first contracted cable system in the UK to utilise 525 kV HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology with extruded XLPE insulation, with a power transmission capacity of 2 GW. The MTC will offer professional, independent technical expertise to the project, serving as an integral team member(s) immersed in daily activities and integrated into the offshore delivery team. Continuous collaboration between the Marine Project Manager and the MTC provider will be maintained to ensure coordination and adherence to project needs and objectives. The primary role of the MTC is to provide specialised knowledge and technical support in subsea power cable marine activities, utilising their expertise to progress the Project, address challenges and enhance Project efficiency. The MTC shall actively participate in key decisions across all Project stages, ensuring their technical insights contribute to the success of the Project. The MTC role includes ensuring the quality and compliance of subsea power cable marine activities, aligning with industry standards and project specifications. The MTC will contribute to comprehensive reporting, documenting key technical insights, decisions and project developments. Additional information: To register your interest in this Procurement event and to obtain the pre-qualification documentation applicants are to email Rebecca.Pearson@nationalgrid.com using the wording 'Registering Interest for 'EGL 1 Construction Phase Marine Consultancy PQQ' (if you have them) your Ariba AN number (Network ID), name, email address and contact phone number for all contacts within your organisation who will need to receive Ariba messages and administer your online submissions. Following receipt of this information EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED will invite you to the Ariba event where all the pre-qualification documentation is contained including further instructions. Lot 2 Client Offshore Representatives The scope of the appointment is the following: The scope of work is for the provision of Offshore Client Representatives (OCR) to support the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) installation activities related to the EGL1 HVDC cable project EGL1 is a crucial part of the solution to achieve the Government's 2030 renewable energy target. The project is designed to significantly increase the UK's capacity to transport clean renewable energy to consumers by improving the capability and resilience of the electricity transmission network between Scotland and England. Once complete, EGL1 will deliver enough electricity for two million homes. The project consists of a 196km long high voltage direct current (HVDC) link, that includes 176km of subsea cables that will be installed from south of Thorntonloch beach, through Scottish and English waters to a landfall point just north of Seaham, in County Durham. The Project is the first contracted cable system in the UK to utilise 525 kV HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology with extruded XLPE insulation, with a power transmission capacity of 2 GW. The OCR will offer professional, independent assurance to the project, serving as an integral team member(s) immersed in daily vessel activities and interfacing with the offshore delivery team. Continuous collaboration between the Marine Project Manager and the OCR provider will be maintained to ensure coordination and adherence to project needs and objectives. The OCR shall act on behalf of the Employer under the contract in relation to the marine operations. The main responsibility will be to monitor and report the progress of the works of the Contractor to ensure conformity with the contractual agreement with regards to technical specification, quality, health, safety, and protection of the environment. The OCR shall inform the Employer of any deviations from the contractual agreement by the Contractor delivering the offshore works. Additional information: To register your interest in this Procurement event and to obtain the pre-qualification documentation applicants are to email Rebecca.Pearson@nationalgrid.com using the wording 'Registering Interest for 'EGL 1 Construction Phase Marine Consultancy PQQ' (if you have them) your Ariba AN number (Network ID), name, email address and contact phone number for all contacts within your organisation who will need to receive Ariba messages and administer your online submissions. Following receipt of this information EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED will invite you to the Ariba event where all the pre-qualification documentation is contained including further instructions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005146-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 | | 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 | EASTERN GREEN LINK 1 LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2N 5EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2024 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005146-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ariba.com - https://www.easterngreenlink1.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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