Pathway to Net Zero HVDC Converter Programme of Works

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. Lot 1: 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.