Independent Distribution Network Operator for Bro Tathan Business Park

The Welsh Government (the Employer) is seeking to appoint an Independent Distribution Network Operator to carry out two workstreams at the Bro Tathan Business Park. The workstreams are: (1)Design, Build, Finance and Operate a new High Voltage Power Connection from the Aberthaw 132kV National Grid Substation site to a new primary iDNO Substation located at Bro Tathan, a site owned by the Welsh Government. (2)Design, Build, Finance and Operate new High Voltage Power Connection(s) from HV Infrastructure to serve future and existing development at the site. Total Quantity or Scope The proposed timeline including Procurement and Delivery Stages are as follows: -Prior Information Notice Issued – June 2022 -Initial Engagement Workshop - Mid July 2022 -Issue of Tender – TBC (but likely to be September/October 2022) -Tender Submission – March/April 2023 -Award of Contract - May 2023 -Delivery Stages Begin - May 2023 -First Phase Power (80MW Firm, 80MW Non Firm) Available – Q3 2027 -Second Phase Power (160MW Firm, 120MW Non Firm) Available – Q3 2028 -Third Phase Power (280MW Firm) – Q3 2029