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title: "Western Link 2 Onshore FEED Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058469"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC"
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# Western Link 2 Onshore FEED Study

Buyer: SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058469

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## Summary

The contracting process involves SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC, located in Glasgow, for the project titled "Western Link 2 Onshore FEED Study." This procurement falls under the engineering design services category and is classified as a service. The project's main focus is on determining optimal locations for a Converter Station and T-Point site as part of the Western Link 2 HVDC Interlink project in Scotland (region UKM). The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was outside the directive's application scope. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the status marked as complete. The contract was signed on 22nd July 2025, and the supplier selected through this process is AtkinsRéalis UK Limited.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of engineering and design services, particularly those with experience in developing infrastructure for high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. Companies specializing in technical feasibility studies or land acquisition consultancy could find opportunities for growth, given the requirements for comprehensive technical data and site selection expertise. The project requires skills in feasibility assessments for Converter and T-Point locations, negotiations regarding land rights, and preparation of technical data for tender purposes, making it ideal for large consulting firms or engineering companies with a strong foothold in the energy sector.

## Notice

Procurement of an Onshore FEED Study to support the process of determining optimal Converter Station and T-Point site locations in the northern (Scottish) end of the upcoming Western Link 2 HVDC Interlink project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Onshore FEED Study to support the process of determining optimal Converter Station and T-Point locations in the northern (Scottish) end of the upcoming Western Link 2 HVDC Interlink project, with requirements as follows. Site and Route Option Selection - Technical Feasibility of Converter Site - Technical Feasibility of Switching Station (T-Point) Site Land Acquisition/Land Rights - General Support (land acquisiton teams, negotiation with crossed parties, negotiation for associated footprint, iterative process for Cable Routing) - CPO Support (option) Technical Data for Tenders - Produce/Collate data for Tender purposes for Converter Civils, Converter OEM and Land Cables Specimen Design (Option) - Produce assumptions/models to competitive bidders when design information is not available

### Procurement Information

Requirement advertised via Periodic Idicative Notice 2024/S 000-040402 published on 16th December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047361-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POWER UK PLC |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047361-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scottishpower.com

## Provenance

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