Contract

HVDC Converter Systems Framework

  • NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

F06: Contract award notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-009131

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0420f2 (view related notices)

Published 13 March 2025, 9:31am



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

1-3 Strand

London

WC2N5EH

Contact

Holly McPherson

Email

box.GP.UKBuyer@nationalgrid.com

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Companies House

04508773

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.nationalgrid.com/

one.6) Main activity

Electricity


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

HVDC Converter Systems Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.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

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
  • 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.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)

two.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


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-035470


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Stafford

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

04955841

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

24 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Västerås

Country

Sweden

NUTS code
  • SE - Sweden
Bolagsverket, Sweden

556029 - 7029

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Birmingham

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

02985756

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V.

Amsterdam

Country

Netherlands

NUTS code
  • NL - Netherlands
Companies House

FC019156

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG,

Munich

Country

Germany

NUTS code
  • DE - Germany
Company House, Germany

HRA111200

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

00631825

The contractor is an SME

No


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

Country

United Kingdom