Technical analysis or consultancy services

Tender description

SONI has the responsibility as the transmission system operator (TSO) under its license to plan the network and develop the transmission network to complete all the relevant activities (‘pre-construction’) to enable Northern Ireland Electricity, the transmission asset owner (TAO), to complete the construction and connection to the grid. As a part of the development role SONI requires the services of multiple specialist consultants to assist with the development of the Northern Ireland Electricity Transmission System Assets based on customer and network requirements. SONI intends to establish a single vendor framework per Lot for the provision of these services. SONI has undertaking this Procurement exercise and has identified a single vendor for each applicable Lot. SONI has the responsibility as the transmission system operator (TSO) under its license to plan the network and develop the transmission network to complete all the relevant activities (‘pre-construction’) to enable Northern Ireland Electricity, the transmission asset owner (TAO), to complete the construction and connection to the grid. These pre-construction activities include: Project feasibility studies; Preliminary design, route and site selection; Site survey; Project management; High voltage electrical engineering, civil / structural / mechanical engineering; Environmental impact assessments; Preparation of planning applications; Detailed design and construction drawings; Management of planning process; Landowner engagement and consent; Public and stakeholder consultation management; and Project communications. Lot 1 relates to Advice on Project Feasibility — Pre-construction development of Transmission Assets. SONI has the responsibility as the transmission system operator (TSO) under its license to plan the network and develop the transmission network to complete all the relevant activities (‘pre-construction’) to enable Northern Ireland Electricity, the transmission asset owner (TAO), to complete the construction and connection to the grid. These pre-construction activities include: Project feasibility studies; Preliminary design, route and site selection; Site survey; Project management; High voltage electrical engineering, civil / structural / mechanical engineering; Environmental impact assessments; Preparation of planning applications; Detailed design and construction drawings; Management of planning process; Landowner engagement & consent; Public and stakeholder consultation management; and Project communications. Lot 2 relates to Design Services — Substation Design — Pre-construction development of Transmission Assets. SONI has the responsibility as the transmission system operator (TSO) under its license to plan the network and develop the transmission network to complete all the relevant activities (‘pre-construction’) to enable Northern Ireland Electricity, the transmission asset owner (TAO), to complete the construction and connection to the grid. These pre-construction activities include: Project feasibility studies; Preliminary design, route and site selection; Site survey; Project management; High voltage electrical engineering, civil / structural / mechanical engineering; Environmental impact assessments; Preparation of planning applications; Detailed design and construction drawings; Management of planning process; Landowner engagement & consent; Public and stakeholder consultation management; and Project communications. Lot 3 relates to Design Services — Cable Design — Pre-construction development of Transmission Assets. SONI has the responsibility as the transmission system operator (TSO) under its license to plan the network and develop the transmission network to complete all the relevant activities (‘pre-construction’) to enable Northern Ireland Electricity, the transmission asset owner (TAO), to complete the construction and connection to the grid. These pre-construction activities include: Project feasibility studies; Preliminary design, route and site selection; Site survey; Project management; High voltage electrical engineering, civil / structural / mechanical engineering; Environmental impact assessments; Preparation of planning applications; Detailed design and construction drawings; Management of planning process; Landowner engagement & consent; Public and stakeholder consultation management; and Project communications. Lot 4 relates to Design Services — Overhead Line Design — Pre-construction development of Transmission Assets.