Moyle Interconnector Ltd is procuring a EPC contract (Contract Notice 2013/S 220-383923) to supply and install two medium voltage cables between its existing HVDC convertor stations located at Auchencrosh, Scotland and Ballycronan, Island Magee, Northern Ireland.

The Technical Framework Consultant (Onshore Cable Installation) will form part of the Client Project Management Team being put in place to manage and deliver the EPC contract for the supply and installation of the cables referenced above between its existing HVDC convertor stations located in Auchencrosh, South West Scotland, and Ballycronan, Island Magee, Northern Ireland.

The services comprise:

— Provision of experienced and competent personnel to manage and supervise the main EPC contractor executing all aspects of the onshore installation in Scotland (approximately 6km) and Northern Ireland (approximately 3 km) including but not limited to:

— Ensuring all works are executed in compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Moyle's requirements,

— Liaison with Moyle's Agriculture Land Liaison Officer (the first point of contact with the landowners) and the contractors executing the works to identify and agree remedial action for landowner issues or concerns and ensure that any landowner agreements are honored,

— Ensuring that all controls which are deemed necessary to protect the existing cables are in place and adhered to at all times,

— Regular auditing and inspection of training records to ensure all personnel are competent and authorised to the necessary levels. This will include authorisations under the NIE Safety Rules,

— Review of contractors construction method statements,

— Monitoring works to ensure that all consenting conditions are adhered to at all times throughout the works including liaison with consenting authorities representatives,

— Inspecting Contractors working facilities and compounds to ensure compliance with required standards,

— Assessing and reporting progress against programme,

— Agreeing any compensation events with the main EPC contractor,

— Report to the Moyle Project Manager,

— Provision of support to the individual(s) working in the project management team which will comprise Moyle employees, secondees and individuals or groups of individuals appointed through other framework contracts,

— Planning and establishment of procedures and processes to support the services being provided,

— Co-operation and liaison with the other organizations and members of the integrated project management team,

— Provision of replacement support when necessary for either absence or peaks in workload,

— Preparation of detailed Weekly Reports to be submitted to the Project Manager, including issues relating to Health, Safety & Welfare and the environment,

— Preparation and submission of non-compliance notices to the Project Manager,

— Summary Monthly Progress Reports,

— Meetings Attendance.