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# LirIC EPCI HVDC Interconnector Converter Stations

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liric-epci-hvdc-interconnector-converter-stations-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a2). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** TI LirIC Limited: "LirIC EPCI HVDC Interconnector Converter Stations". Published status: active. Published Value: £453,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Jun 2025, 13:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [TI LirIC Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ti-liric-limited-coh-12300898)
- **Published Value:** £453,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 June 2025 at 13:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work, Construction work for electricity power lines, Electrical installation work of transformers, Electricity distribution and control apparatus, High voltage installation work (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKM93, UKN06
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liric-epci-hvdc-interconnector-converter-stations-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a2#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a2`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liric-epci-hvdc-interconnector-converter-stations-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a2#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liric-epci-hvdc-interconnector-converter-stations-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a2#participate

## Description
This Tender Notice coincides with the launch of the procurement process for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCI) for the Converter Station works in relation to the LirIC HVDC Interconnector located between Scotland and Northern Ireland (NI). 
This Tender Notice is linked to a Request to Participate event in the Delta eSourcing platform where potential bidders are asked to provide certain information followed by an indication of the Lot they wish to bid for.
Previous publications 
This Tender Notice follows the UK3 Planned Procurement Notice published on 5 March 2025. Reference: 2025/S 000-007974
TI LirIC Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transmission Investment (TI), a leading UK-based energy and utility investment platform. TI is part of TAQA Transmission, a subsidiary of the TAQA Group.
The LirIC Project 
TI LirIC Limited is engaged in the development of an up to 700MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electricity interconnector project that will connect the Great Britain (GB) and Irish (I-SEM) transmission networks. This project is called the "LirIC" Project (https://tinv.com/intercon-projects/liric/).
The project will link grid connection points in the GB and Northern Irish transmission grids.
The LirIC interconnector shall utilise Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology and the configuration shall be a Symmetrical Monopole. The rated DC voltage shall be +/-320 kV.
The link shall be bi-directional and shall have a rated power (receiving end) of 700 MW
The LirlC Project components
The main components of the LirIC Project will comprise:
• Lot A Group (to which this Tender Notice relates):
• HVDC to HVAC VSC Converter Stations in both Scotland and Northern Ireland with associated civil and building works; and
•LOT B Group (under a separate Tender Notice in respect of the LirIC Project) 
• Two (2) 320kV HVDC Cables onshore and offshore between Scotland and Northern Ireland over a route of approximately 140km, plus
 • One (1) 400kV HVAC Cable connection from the Scottish converter station to the Scottish grid over a route of approximately 1km.
NOTE:  The works and services for Lot B Group are not being procured by means of this Tender Notice and bidders should refer to the separate publication.
The Project has been awarded an 'in principle' cap and floor arrangement in Great Britain by Ofgem and a transmission licence in Northern Ireland. The Project is targeting a Financial Close in Q3 2027.
Preliminary Market Engagement
TI LirIC Limited has conducted Preliminary Market Engagement prior to publication of this Tender Notice and encourages further collaboration between OEM's and Construction Contractors to establish bidding arrangements in time for the next step of the Procurement Process (notably the Qualification Questionnaire).
Any prospective bidder wishing to receive the final Pre-Tender bulletin should contact the contracting authority by email.  
Request to Participate (RTP)
Respondents wishi...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/liric-epci-hvdc-interconnector-converter-stations-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a2)

## Lots (3)
### Lot LOT A: [Lot A] LirIC Converter Stations including Civil and Building Works
- **Lot id:** `LOT A`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31121110, 31200000, 45000000, 45231400, 45315400, 45317200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM, UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** This is a combined solution of Lot A1 (Converter Stations) plus Lot A2 (Civil and Building Works).
It is envisaged that the contract will be made in stages with consideration of a Preferred Supplier Agreement  (Capacity Reservation, FEED/ECI studies ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 30/09/2032

### Lot LOT A1: [Lot A1] LirIC Converter Stations (excluding Civil & Building Works)
- **Lot id:** `LOT A1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31121110, 31200000, 45231400, 45315400, 45317200, 50711000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM, UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £353,000,000
- **Description:** Two HVDC Converter Stations (at Hunterston and at Kilroot) to the specification highlighted in the scope. Includes Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of the VSC Converter Stations.
It is envisaged that the contract will be made in ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 30/09/2032

### Lot LOT A2: [Lot A2] LirIC Converter Station Civil and Building Works
- **Lot id:** `LOT A2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM, UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000,000
- **Description:** The Civils Design, Enabling, Civils and Building Works associated with the converter stations at Hunterston and at Kilroot.
It is envisaged that the contract will be made in stages with consideration of an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangeme...
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 30/09/2032

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F025796-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-05-23T09:05:13.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T23:00:16.873Z
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