HVDC Converter Systems Framework

NGUK issued an OJEU contract notice (OJ S 240/2023 754538-2023) on 8 December 2023, with a view to establishing a multi-year, multi-supplier framework enabling the procurement of high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter projects which include: (i) the supply and installation of converter systems including design, manufacture, installation, and testing …

CPV: 45000000 Trabajos de construcción, 31200000 Aparatos de distribución y control de electricidad, 31600000 Equipo y aparatos eléctricos
Lugar de ejecución:
HVDC Converter Systems Framework
Organismo adjudicador:
National Grid UK Limited
Número de premio:

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : National Grid UK Limited
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : HVDC Converter Systems Framework
Description : NGUK issued an OJEU contract notice (OJ S 240/2023 754538-2023) on 8 December 2023, with a view to establishing a multi-year, multi-supplier framework enabling the procurement of high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter projects which include: (i) the supply and installation of converter systems including design, manufacture, installation, and testing of HVDC converter station technology and equipment, which may include front-end engineering design services in relation to any or all of the same; (ii) turnkey solution including civils and major works; and (iii) maintenance services The HVDC Converter Framework enables any of the following entities to issue Call Off Documents in accordance with the procedure set out within the Framework Agreement: (a) NGUK and/or any Affiliate of NGUK; (b) any Project Partner who, jointly with NGUK and/or any Affiliate of NGUK (as the case may be),issues a Call Off Document; and/or (c) any special purpose vehicle, incorporated joint venture or contractual joint venture between any of the entities listed in Paragraphs (a) and (b)
Procedure identifier : 7096532c-3573-4802-880a-bcd1ea872860
Previous notice : 754538-2023
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Camden and City of London ( UKI31 )
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : NUTS code: BE Belgique / België NUTS code: DE Deutschland NUTS code: DK Danmark NUTS code: FR France NUTS code: NL Nederland NUTS code: NO Norge NUTS code: UK United Kingdom

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 24 600 000 000 Pound sterling

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : HVDC Converter Systems Framework
Description : NGUK issued an OJEU contract notice (OJ S 240/2023 754538-2023) on 8 December 2023, with a view to establishing a multi-year, multi-supplier framework enabling the procurement of high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter projects which include: (i) the supply and installation of converter systems including design, manufacture, installation, and testing of HVDC converter station technology and equipment, which may include front-end engineering design services in relation to any or all of the same; (ii) turnkey solution including civils and major works; and (iii) maintenance services

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus
Options :
Description of the options : The initial Framework duration is expected to be 60 (sixty) months, with the option to extend for up to 36 (thirty-six) months via single or multiple fixed terms.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 96 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 0

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 24 600 000 000 Pound sterling

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Information about review deadlines : 3 months

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : High Court of England and Wales -
Information about review deadlines : 3 months
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : National Grid UK Limited -

6. Results

Maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice : 24 600 000 000 Pound sterling

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 24 600 000 000 Pound sterling

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Tender :
Tender identifier : UK Grid Solutions
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : Framework Agreement - UK Grid Solutions
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 25/02/2025
Winner :
Leader of tendering party : HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
Official name : HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED
Tender :
Tender identifier : HITACHI ENERGY
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : Framework Agreement - Hitachi
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 24/02/2025
Winner :
Leader of tendering party : SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG
Official name : SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED
Tender :
Tender identifier : SIEMENS ENERGY
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : Framework Agreement - Siemens
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 25/02/2025
Winner :
Official name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Tender :
Tender identifier : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : Framework Agreement - Mitsubishi
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 25/02/2025

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 5

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : National Grid UK Limited
Registration number : 04508773
Postal address : 1-3 Strand
Town : London
Postcode : WC2N5EH
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Camden and City of London ( UKI31 )
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : Holly McPherson
Telephone : +447971 551635
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : High Court of England and Wales
Registration number : NA
Town : United Kingdom
Postcode : WC2A2LL
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Camden and City of London ( UKI31 )
Country : United Kingdom
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Registration number : 04955841
Town : Stafford
Postcode : ST16 1WT
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Staffordshire CC ( UKG24 )
Country : United Kingdom
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
Registration number : 556029-7029
Town : Västerås
Postcode : 721 83
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Västmanlands län ( SE125 )
Country : Sweden
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Group leader
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0005

Official name : HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED
Registration number : 02985756
Town : Birmingham
Postcode : B1 1TT
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Birmingham ( UKG31 )
Country : United Kingdom
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0006

Official name : SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG
Registration number : HRA 111200
Town : Munich
Postcode : 81739
Country subdivision (NUTS) : München, Landkreis ( DE21H )
Country : Germany
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Group leader
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0007

Official name : SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED
Registration number : 00631825
Town : Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postcode : NE6 2YL
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Tyneside ( UKC22 )
Country : United Kingdom
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0008

Official name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Registration number : 33279602
Town : Amsterdam
Postcode : 1119NS
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Groot-Amsterdam ( NL329 )
Country : Netherlands
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0000

Official name : Publications Office of the European Union
Registration number : PUBL
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : 2417
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 29291
Internet address : https://op.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 2c169bc6-c8d5-4983-a4b2-305e78986d22 - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 13/03/2025 11:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00168604-2025
OJ S issue number : 52/2025
Publication date : 14/03/2025