Jan De Nul Group has signed a framework agreement with TenneT to carry out repairs for the latter’s high-voltage cables in the German Bight.
The deal will see Jan De Nul mobilise in the event of HV cable faults or failures within the contractual period, which is initially two years with an option for two 12-month extensions.
The scope covers all TenneT’s existing HVAC cable systems connecting individual wind farms to the offshore convertor stations or directly to the onshore grid.
It also includes repairs of all TenneT’s HVDC cable systems connecting the offshore convertor stations to the onshore grid.
In addition, any future connections commissioned within the duration of the agreement will be added to Jan De Nul’s scope.
Jan De Nul Group said it has already started the preparatory engineering works required to perform repairs.
The company will mobilise one of its offshore cable laying vessels Isaac Newton or Willem de Vlamingh (pictured), when needed.
Jan De Nul offshore cables manager Wouter Vermeersch said: “We are delighted for Jan De Nul Group to be selected as the cable repair contractor for TenneT’s HV cable system.
“This agreement continues our trusted relationship with TenneT and furthers Jan De Nul’s position as a reliable and experienced cable installation contractor.”