JDR has been chosen to provide array cable termination and testing for the 950MW Moray East offshore wind farm, off the coast of Scotland.
The contract, with Boskalis, covers 100 array cables and two offshore substation interconnector cables for the project.
The termination and testing works are due to commence in November 2020 and continue until mid-2021.
The award secures further UK content for Moray East and is in addition to the supply of the 200km of 66kV array cable and a range of termination accessories, which are made by JDR in its Hartlepool factory.
The scope of work includes the provision of technicians, tooling, and test equipment.
JDR will perform procedures for the stripping of the armour protection, fitment of the permanent hang-offs, routing, cleating, electrical and fibre termination, including testing of the cables.
JDR will also carry out damped AC testing of the substation interconnector cables as part of the scope.
With the contracting of JDR for both the cable supply and the termination and testing works Boskalis will benefit from “continuity from production to installation, ensuring the integrity of the cables through final commissioning until energisation”, JDR said.
The reduction in interfaces will also ensure a “slicker operation and clearer scope demarcation”.
Located 22km off the coast of Scotland in the Moray Firth, Moray East covers an area of 520 square km in water depths of 37-57 metres.
The project is being developed by Moray Offshore Windfarm (East), a consortium of EDP Renewables, Diamond Generating Europe and Engie.
The consortium contracted Boskalis for the installation of the wind farm’s array cables.
JDR services head Neil Brown said: “We’re delighted to announce this contract win as this is our first-time providing termination and testing to Boskalis.
“This project win continues our increasing track record in the offshore installation market which is very important to us.
“It’s a testament to the sheer hard work and diligence of our offshore teams who continue to produce high service levels for offshore projects such as this one.”