---
title: "Independent Distribution Network Operator for Newport Celtic Lakes Development."
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-127220"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-12-06"
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# Independent Distribution Network Operator for Newport Celtic Lakes Development.

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-127220

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is planning a tender for an Independent Distribution Network Operator for Newport Celtic Lakes Development. The procurement involves designing, building, and operating a new High Voltage Substation at Celtic Lakes, Newport. The timeline includes stages such as Prior Information Notice in December 2022, Initial Engagement Workshop in January 2023, and the likely issue of the tender in May 2023. The total amount for this tender is currently set at 1 GBP, and interested parties can participate by attending the workshop on Tuesday 24th January 2023 at Cathays Park, Cardiff.

This tender by the Welsh Government for the Independent Distribution Network Operator can provide opportunities for companies specializing in works related to high voltage substations and electricity distribution. Businesses with expertise in construction, energy infrastructure, and electrical engineering would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process will evolve through stages, offering businesses a chance to engage with the procurement authority and eventually bid competitively for the contract to provide power services at the Celtic Lakes development in Newport.

## Notice

The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an independent Distribution Network Operator to: Design, Build and Operate a new High Voltage Substation to provide power to the whole site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an independent Distribution Network Operator to: Design, Build and Operate a new High Voltage Substation to provide power to the whole site at Celtic Lakes Newport. The proposed timeline including Procurement and Delivery Stages are as follows; Prior information Notice Issued - Dec 2022 Initial Engagement Workshop - Jan 2023 Issue of Tender - TBC but likely May 2023, further information to be provided at the Initial Engagement Workshop Tender Submission - TBC Award of Contract - TBC Delivery Stages Begin - 2024 onwards - 25MW available from NGED from 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127220 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127220

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC420459
  Independent Distribution Network Operator for Newport Celtic Lakes Development. - The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an independent Distribution Network Operator to: Design, Build and Operate a new High Voltage Substation to provide power to the whole site.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=127220
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-127220
- https://gov.wales/

## Provenance

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