The FAB project is a 2 x 700MW HVDC electrical interconnector project with an operating voltage of +/- 320 kV between France and the UK, via the Channel Island of Alderney, supported by 2 partners: Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) and FAB Link Ltd. The project comprises Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) stations (1 in UK near Exeter airport and 1 in France at Menuel and an option for a third in Alderney), and, approx 4x170km of HVDC submarine cable and approx 4x50km of HVDC land cable in France and the UK. This contract notice is for 2 HVDC VSC converter stations, one in the UK and one in France, with the capacity to connect the converter stations with a capacity of 2 x 700MW (2 balanced monopoles) at the receiving end and an operating voltage of +/- 320 kV. The scope includes the detail design,engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, spares provision, operational handover and warranty and maintenance of the converter stations. It also includes 400kV hybrid switch bays in the NGET Exeter substations, AC interconnecting cables between Exeter and the FAB converter station and all associated protection and control Equipment (6x5km of onshore UK HVAC cables). There is an option for a third converter station in Alderney connected to the others. Description of the partners: Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE): RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (www.rte-france.com) is responsible for developing, maintaining and operating all electricity transmission assets in France, French Territorial Waters and the French Exclusive Economic Zone, and for ensuring the secure supply of power. RTE is the owner of all transmission assets in France, including the French ends of the existing interconnectors to Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Britain. In addition to FAB, RTE is currently developing a number of other HVDC interconnectors to neighbouring countries. Fab Link Limited: FAB Link Ltd is a joint venture company incorporated in Guernsey. The purpose of the company is the development, procurement, financing, construction and operation of the UK and Alderney portion of the FAB project. It is 50 % owned by Transmission Investment LLP and 50 % owned by Alderney Renewable Energy. FAB Link has been awarded a cap and floor regime by Ofgem and will raise funds for the investment through a project finance process. Alderney Renewable Energy (ARE): Alderney Renewable Energy (www.are.gg) is the developer of the tidal power resources on Alderney. On 13.11.2008 ARE secured a 65 year licence from The States of Alderney and the Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy. The licence provides ARE with access to Alderney's Territorial waters, an area of 48 square miles, and permits ARE to install tidal turbines and infrastructure for renewable energy systems. ARE is currently developing a 300MW project, Race Tidal. Transmission Investment (TI): Transmission Investment (www.transmissioninvestment.com) is a UK-based firm that specialises in the development, acquisition, financing and management of electricity transmission assets. Transmission Investment is a partner in Transmission Capital Partners (for more information see: www.transmissioncapital.com) and through this it runs five offshore wind project connections in the UK. The final contracting entities will be RTE and FAB Link Ltd.
Date limite
Le délai de réception des offres était de 2016-03-14.
L'appel d'offres a été publié le 2016-02-09.
Avis de marché (2016-02-09) Objet Champ d'application du marché
Titre: Convertisseurs
Métadonnées de l'avis
Langue originale: anglais 🗣️
Type de document: Avis de marché
Nature du marché: Fournitures
Réglementation: Union européenne, avec participation des pays de l'AMP
Vocabulaire commun pour les marchés publics (CPV)
Code: Convertisseurs📦
Procédure
Type de procédure: Procédure négociée
Type de soumission: Soumission pour tous les lots
Critères d'attribution
Offre la plus économique
Pouvoir adjudicateur Identité
Pays: France 🇫🇷
Type de pouvoir adjudicateur: Service d'utilité publique
Nom du pouvoir adjudicateur: RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité) and FAB Link Limited
Adresse postale: Coeur Défense — 100 esplanade du Général de Gaulle
Code postal: 92932
Commune postale: Paris La Défense Cedex
Contact
Courrier électronique: agnes.labrousse@rte-france.com📧
Téléphone: +33 179248210📞
Référence Dates
Date d'envoi: 2016-02-09 📅
Date limite de soumission: 2016-03-14 📅
Date de publication: 2016-02-13 📅
Identifiants
Numéro d'avis: 2016/S 031-050864
Numéro JO-S: 31
Informations complémentaires
This contract notice is under French Law. The time for this contract notice is the French time.
The applicable law of the future contract will be decided before the ITT launch. The applicable law will be the French or the English Law.
Applicants or leaders of joint venture/consortia must request to participate in the pre-qualification process by email to agnes.labrousse@rte-france.com
The PQQ and subsequent ITT will be run through 1 online e-sourcing portal. An account will be created for a nominated individual and an invitation e-mail with login instructions will be issued to you when the PQQ goes live.
Please note that the PQQ will be sent out at a later date (after the closing of this contract notice) and following the return of a signed non disclosure
agreement. These will be issued to you once you have expressed your initial interest in participating in this event and should be returned within 5 working days of receipt.
The PQQ is a questionnaire divided into general questions regarding the applicants and more specific questions regarding the applicants experience relevant to the scope of the project as well as health and safety policies and experience. Full details about the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) process will be described within the PQQ documentation.
In the case of a Joint Venture / Consortium, at least one entity involved in the Joint venture /consortium has to submit the documents mentioned above. If the Joint Venture / Consortium is already formed at this stage, each of the entities has to submit the documents mentioned above including details of how they will operate as a Joint Venture / Consortium.
FAB Link Limited and RTE reserve the right to exclude Joint Venture / Consortia applicants who change partners through the process, from the PQQ stage.
FAB Link Limited and RTE reserve the right to demand at any time subsequent to the PQQ stage from the applicant evidence as to the legal
position of the Joint Venture / Consortium, in the event that this is not confirmed during the PQQ stage.
Applicants should note that for certain aspects of the work tenderer (s) may be required to select subcontractors from existing RTE qualification systems and/or to use pre-approved subcontractors details of which will be setout in the ITT or during the tender process.
As both procedures must lead to a fully functioning project, the applicants must be aware that the tenderer to whom this contract will be awarded (‘Converter Contractor’) may be required to enter into an Interface Agreement with the tenderer to whom the Cable contract will be awarded (‘Cable Contractor’).
This contract notice is under French Law. The time for this contract notice is the French time.
The applicable law of the future contract will be decided before the ITT launch. The applicable law will be the French or the English Law.
Applicants or leaders of joint venture/consortia must request to participate in the pre-qualification process by email to agnes.labrousse@rte-france.com
The PQQ and subsequent ITT will be run through 1 online e-sourcing portal. An account will be created for a nominated individual and an invitation e-mail with login instructions will be issued to you when the PQQ goes live.
Please note that the PQQ will be sent out at a later date (after the closing of this contract notice) and following the return of a signed non disclosure
agreement. These will be issued to you once you have expressed your initial interest in participating in this event and should be returned within 5 working days of receipt.
The PQQ is a questionnaire divided into general questions regarding the applicants and more specific questions regarding the applicants experience relevant to the scope of the project as well as health and safety policies and experience. Full details about the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) process will be described within the PQQ documentation.
In the case of a Joint Venture / Consortium, at least one entity involved in the Joint venture /consortium has to submit the documents mentioned above. If the Joint Venture / Consortium is already formed at this stage, each of the entities has to submit the documents mentioned above including details of how they will operate as a Joint Venture / Consortium.
FAB Link Limited and RTE reserve the right to exclude Joint Venture / Consortia applicants who change partners through the process, from the PQQ stage.
FAB Link Limited and RTE reserve the right to demand at any time subsequent to the PQQ stage from the applicant evidence as to the legal
position of the Joint Venture / Consortium, in the event that this is not confirmed during the PQQ stage.
Applicants should note that for certain aspects of the work tenderer (s) may be required to select subcontractors from existing RTE qualification systems and/or to use pre-approved subcontractors details of which will be setout in the ITT or during the tender process.
As both procedures must lead to a fully functioning project, the applicants must be aware that the tenderer to whom this contract will be awarded (‘Converter Contractor’) may be required to enter into an Interface Agreement with the tenderer to whom the Cable contract will be awarded (‘Cable Contractor’).
Objet Champ d'application du marché
Brève description:
The FAB project is a 2 x 700MW HVDC electrical interconnector project with an operating voltage of +/- 320 kV between France and the UK, via the Channel Island of Alderney, supported by 2 partners: Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) and FAB Link Ltd. The project comprises Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) stations (1 in UK near Exeter airport and 1 in France at Menuel and an option for a third in Alderney), and, approx 4x170km of HVDC submarine cable and approx 4x50km of HVDC land cable in France and the UK.
The FAB project is a 2 x 700MW HVDC electrical interconnector project with an operating voltage of +/- 320 kV between France and the UK, via the Channel Island of Alderney, supported by 2 partners: Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) and FAB Link Ltd. The project comprises Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) stations (1 in UK near Exeter airport and 1 in France at Menuel and an option for a third in Alderney), and, approx 4x170km of HVDC submarine cable and approx 4x50km of HVDC land cable in France and the UK.
This contract notice is for 2 HVDC VSC converter stations, one in the UK and one in France, with the capacity to connect the converter stations with a capacity of 2 x 700MW (2 balanced monopoles) at the receiving end and an operating voltage of +/- 320 kV.
This contract notice is for 2 HVDC VSC converter stations, one in the UK and one in France, with the capacity to connect the converter stations with a capacity of 2 x 700MW (2 balanced monopoles) at the receiving end and an operating voltage of +/- 320 kV.
The scope includes the detail design,engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, spares provision, operational handover and warranty and maintenance of the converter stations. It also includes 400kV hybrid switch bays in the NGET Exeter substations, AC interconnecting cables between Exeter and the FAB converter station and all associated protection and control Equipment (6x5km of onshore UK HVAC cables).
The scope includes the detail design,engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, spares provision, operational handover and warranty and maintenance of the converter stations. It also includes 400kV hybrid switch bays in the NGET Exeter substations, AC interconnecting cables between Exeter and the FAB converter station and all associated protection and control Equipment (6x5km of onshore UK HVAC cables).
There is an option for a third converter station in Alderney connected to the others.
Description of the partners:
Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE):
RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (www.rte-france.com) is responsible for developing, maintaining and operating all electricity transmission assets in France, French Territorial Waters and the French Exclusive Economic Zone, and for ensuring the secure supply of power. RTE is the owner of all transmission assets in France, including the French ends of the existing interconnectors to Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Britain. In addition to FAB, RTE is currently developing a number of other HVDC interconnectors to neighbouring countries.
RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (www.rte-france.com) is responsible for developing, maintaining and operating all electricity transmission assets in France, French Territorial Waters and the French Exclusive Economic Zone, and for ensuring the secure supply of power. RTE is the owner of all transmission assets in France, including the French ends of the existing interconnectors to Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Britain. In addition to FAB, RTE is currently developing a number of other HVDC interconnectors to neighbouring countries.
Fab Link Limited:
FAB Link Ltd is a joint venture company incorporated in Guernsey. The purpose of the company is the development, procurement, financing, construction and operation of the UK and Alderney portion of the FAB project. It is 50 % owned by Transmission Investment LLP and 50 % owned by Alderney Renewable Energy. FAB Link has been awarded a cap and floor regime by Ofgem and will raise funds for the investment through a project finance process.
FAB Link Ltd is a joint venture company incorporated in Guernsey. The purpose of the company is the development, procurement, financing, construction and operation of the UK and Alderney portion of the FAB project. It is 50 % owned by Transmission Investment LLP and 50 % owned by Alderney Renewable Energy. FAB Link has been awarded a cap and floor regime by Ofgem and will raise funds for the investment through a project finance process.
Alderney Renewable Energy (ARE):
Alderney Renewable Energy (www.are.gg) is the developer of the tidal power resources on Alderney. On 13.11.2008 ARE secured a 65 year licence from The States of Alderney and the Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy. The licence provides ARE with access to Alderney's Territorial waters, an area of 48 square miles, and permits ARE to install tidal turbines and infrastructure for renewable energy systems. ARE is currently developing a 300MW project, Race Tidal.
Alderney Renewable Energy (www.are.gg) is the developer of the tidal power resources on Alderney. On 13.11.2008 ARE secured a 65 year licence from The States of Alderney and the Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy. The licence provides ARE with access to Alderney's Territorial waters, an area of 48 square miles, and permits ARE to install tidal turbines and infrastructure for renewable energy systems. ARE is currently developing a 300MW project, Race Tidal.
Transmission Investment (TI):
Transmission Investment (www.transmissioninvestment.com) is a UK-based firm that specialises in the development, acquisition, financing and management of electricity transmission assets. Transmission Investment is a partner in Transmission Capital Partners (for more information see: www.transmissioncapital.com) and through this it runs five offshore wind project connections in the UK.
Transmission Investment (www.transmissioninvestment.com) is a UK-based firm that specialises in the development, acquisition, financing and management of electricity transmission assets. Transmission Investment is a partner in Transmission Capital Partners (for more information see: www.transmissioncapital.com) and through this it runs five offshore wind project connections in the UK.
The final contracting entities will be RTE and FAB Link Ltd.
Les variantes sont acceptées ✅
Description des options:
Services, works and supplies options. They will be described in ITT Documentation.
Numéro de référence: 16270
Informations juridiques, économiques, financières et techniques Conditions de participation
Habilitation à exercer l'activité professionnelle:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are prescribed within the PQQ. FAB Link Limited and RTE reserve the right to review at any given point in time.
Situation économique et financière:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are prescribed within the PQQ. FAB Link Limited and RTE reserve the right to review at any given point in time.
Capacité technique et professionnelle:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are prescribed within the PQQ. FAB Link Limited and RTE reserve the right to review at any given point in time.
Exécution du marché
Dépôts et garanties exigés: If applicable, will be described in ITT Documentation.
Principales conditions de financement et modalités de paiement et/ou référence aux dispositions pertinentes qui les régissent: If applicable, will be described in ITT Documentation.
Forme juridique que devra revêtir le groupement d'opérateurs économiques attributaire du marché:
In the case of Joint venture/ consortium, PQQ responses will be accepted from Applicants provided that at least one entity involved in the Joint venture /consortium has registered interest before the closing date stated within the Contract Notice. All joint venture/consortium members will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements with FAB Link Ltd/ RTE prior to submitting PQQ responses and Applicants shall notify FAB Link Ltd/ RTE of the identity of all Joint venture/consortium members prior to submitting PQQ responses.
Forme juridique que devra revêtir le groupement d'opérateurs économiques attributaire du marché
In the case of Joint venture/ consortium, PQQ responses will be accepted from Applicants provided that at least one entity involved in the Joint venture /consortium has registered interest before the closing date stated within the Contract Notice. All joint venture/consortium members will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements with FAB Link Ltd/ RTE prior to submitting PQQ responses and Applicants shall notify FAB Link Ltd/ RTE of the identity of all Joint venture/consortium members prior to submitting PQQ responses.
FAB Link Ltd and RTE reserve the right to ask all parties of the joint venture/consortia to be jointly and severally liable in case of attribution.
Procédure Langues
Langue: anglais 🗣️
Pouvoir adjudicateur Contact
Point de contact: Madame Agnès Labrousse
Informations complémentaires Organe de révision
Nom: See paragraph VI.4.2)
Informations sur les délais d'introduction des recours:
According to the provisions defined:
— in Article 44 ‘Completion of the procedure’ of Decree No. 2005-1308 of 20.10.2005 published in the
Official Gazette of the French Republic 247 of 22.10.2005,
— in Articles 2 to 21 of Order No. 2009-515 of 7.5.2009 published in the Official Gazette of the French
Republic 107 of 8.5.2009,
— by Decree No. 2009-1456 of 27.11.2009 published in the Official Gazette of the French Republic of 28.11.2009.