French transmission system operator (TSO) RTE has issued a tender for the provision of cable storage facilities for the Saint-Nazaire, Courseulles-sur-Mer and Fecamp offshore wind farms off France.
The 120-month contract involves the storage of 225 kV submarine power cables, junctions and accessories.
The storage site must be located in a seaport closest to a pier and within 2 boat days of each connection, according to details of the tender.
The service detailed in the tender includes unloading the delivered equipment, including cables from a cable vessel, storage in a secure site, control of the equipment, continuity of service seven days a week and 24 hours a day.
In case of damage, the successful provider must carry order processing and shipping, preparation and loading of cables and accessories on the repair vessel and return damaged cables and accessories.
The total volume for the three connections includes 3300 metres of submarine cables for bringing the power to land and 3600 metres of submarine cable for the landing.
Interested parties have until 10am local time on 15 November to apply.