Call for entries from companies and consortia interested to undertake a study for the OWA Cables Technical Working Group (TWG-C) to investigate testing of array cables through stakeholder engagement and strategy development.
The main objectives of this work are to:
- Engage a range of industry stakeholders to establish the feasibility of RTS and VLF testing up to 132 kV.
- Define a testing and fault response strategy for commissioning.
- Undertake cost-benefit analysis, including size and practicality of test kit, and feasibility up to 132 kV for:
- Resonant Test System (RTS) testing (for both permanent and temporary installation).
- Very Low Frequency (VLF) testing.
- Define recommendations on the application of RTS and VLF at higher voltages (66 and 132 kV).
- Scope a testing programme for comparison of different testing methods and their ability to identify faults.
The deadline for clarification questions was 11 September 2023 at 12:00 BST. Responses can be found below.
The closing date to receive tender submissions is 30 September 2023 at 12:00 BST.
All clarification questions and tender submissions should be sent electronically, by their respective deadlines, to karolina.zieba@carbontrust.com with bethany.white@carbontrust.com in copy.
