Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
04508773
1-3 Strand
London
WC2N5EH
UK
Contact person: Holly McPherson
E-mail: box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nationalgrid.com/
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
HVDC Converter Systems Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
NGUK issued a contract notice with publication reference 2023/S 000-035470 on 1 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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31200000
31600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGUK issued a contract notice with publication reference 2023/S 000-035470 on 1 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)
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial Framework duration is 60 (sixty) months, with the option to extend for up to 36 (thirty-six) months via single or multiple fixed terms
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-035470
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED
04955841
Stafford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
556029 - 7029
Västerås
SE
NUTS: SE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED
02985756
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V.
FC019156
Amsterdam
NL
NUTS: NL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG,
HRA111200
Munich
DE
NUTS: DE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED
00631825
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/03/2025