Greenlink Interconnector Project

Tender description

Greenlink Interconnector Limited is developing a 500MW HVDC interconnector system between the existing electricity grids in Ireland and Wales (UK). The interconnector will provide a new grid connection between Great Island transmission substation in County Wexford, Ireland and Pembroke transmission substation in South Wales. The Greenlink Interconnector cable route is approximately 200km in length between the Pembroke Converter Station and the Great Island Converter Station. Lot 1: While Greenlink does not consider itself a “contracting entity” for the purposes of the EU Utilities Directive(Directive 2014/25/EU) and any national implementing legislation, it has voluntarily conducted the procurement in accordance with the terms of Directive 2014/25/EU to ensure an open, transparent and competitive tender process. The scope of works are the detailed design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, supply, transportation, installation, construction (including civil works), testing, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, repair, supply, delivery and storage of spares: (a) 2 x HVDC Converter Stations (1 in Great Island, County Wexford, Ireland and 1 in Pembroke, Wales, UK); (b) All HVAC cables required to connect the HVDC converter stations to the grid connection equipment in both Great Island, County Wexford, Ireland and Pembroke, Wales, UK; (c) Grid connection equipment in grid connection substation in Great Island, County Wexford, Ireland and grid connection substation in Pembroke, Wales, UK; (d) Subsea and underground HVDC cables and accessories required to connect the HVDC converter stations in Great Island, County Wexford, Ireland to the converter station in Pembroke, Wales, UK; (e) Spares (both strategic and operational spares); (f) Provision of ancillary maintenance services for an initial 7 year period after take over including supply and delivery of replenishment spares under a separate Services and Maintenance Agreement including options to extend the term.