Pathway to Net Zero HVDC Converter Programme of Works

A Utilities Contract Award Notice
by SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Works)
Duration: 12.5 year (est.)
Value: ___

Sector: CONSTRUCTION
Published: 05 Apr 2024
Delivery: To 23 Sep 2036 (est.)
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

Perth

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Perth

1 supplier

Unnamed None

Description

The event seeks to procure a programme of between 1.8 and 2 GW HVDC Converter Stations. The Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) and maintenance agreement for the programme will include: HVDC system design and testing, Procurement and installation of HVDC equipment, Commissioning of HVDC system, Civil requirement specification and Design deliverables to allow civil interface design to be completed, Sequencing of works as required to align with civil Construction, High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) Cable system between HVDC Converter and AC Substations including all required design and construction interfaces. The event excludes civil engineering and associated works. The aforementioned includes the installation of the High Voltage equipment, and the HVAC Cable system between HVDC Converter and AC Substations which are Optional and may be excluded at SSEN-T's sole discretion.

Total Quantity or Scope

In summary this framework covers a programme of between 1.8 and 2 GW HVDC Voltage Sourced Converters (VSC) Stations and includes: 2No. Defined Projects comprising 4No. VSCs 1No. Defined Optional project comprising 2No. VSCs 1No. Defined Optional project comprising 1No. DC Switching Station Undefined Optional works comprising 4No. VSCs.

Award Detail

1	Unnamed (None) FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT concerning the Pathway to Net Zero HVDC Converter Programme of Works Reference: 27801

Renewal Options

2No. optional projects comprising 2No. VSCs and DC Switching Station at 525kV. In addition to the above defined projects, this procurement event will also allow, as a further option, for the delivery of any currently undefined projects which support a network for net zero targets. At SHET's sole discretion the installation of the High Voltage equipment and HVAC Cable system between HVDC Converter and AC Substations which may be excluded at any time.

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work
31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
31321300 - High-voltage cable
45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
45314310 - Installation of cable laying