The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has published another discussion paper as part of the second market dialogue regarding the procurement framework for the construction and co-ownership of the planned Energy Island in the North Sea
DEA is inviting potential tenderers and relevant market operators to participate in the second market dialogue.
The purpose and focus of the market dialogue is an opportunity for potential tenderers to discuss the expected main elements of the tender as well as providing the DEA with inputs and recommendations.
The new paper has a range of themes to be touched upon during this market dialogue.
It is based on initial analyses, planning assumptions as well as elements that have already been politically decided, DEA said.
“Whilst the DEA is confident in describing the principal outline of the coming project and processes, it must be recognised that the project remains a work in progress and that changes may occur,” the agency said.
Answers and comments to questions raised during this market dialogue will be included in the further decision-making processes, it added.
“In order for the coming procurement framework for the construction and co-ownership of the Energy Island to target the relevant tenderers, the DEA wishes to learn from the market dialogue how to optimise the timetable, how the co-ownership should best be structured, how an artificial island could be constructed, and how the project as a whole will become a profitable investment for both the commercial co-owner and the Danish State,” DEA said.
By doing so, the framework for the procurement can be optimised in order for the Danish State to receive good and qualified tenders, the agency said.
The deadline for submission of comments and answers to questions raised in the paper in noon local time on 15 October.
On 18 October, DEA will submit invitations to dialogue meetings to selected participants.