Linxon has won its first strategic long-term framework agreement for the turnkey delivery of high voltage substations in Ireland.
The agreement is with Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in the Republic of Ireland, and runs from 2021 to 2024. The agreement can be optionally extended until 2029, a statement by Linxon said.
The framework
This framework will involve Linxon providing its market leading technical/equipment innovation, system integration and construction knowledge across ESB Networks electrical transmission infrastructure ranging from 132kV to 400kV, whilst supporting both organisations’ drive towards Net Zero.
The framework activities will range from small substation extensions and refurbishment to large scale, innovative, new build substation requirements. The proposed scope of works for the projects under this framework agreement will include but not limited to: 400kV, 220kV, 110kV and 38kV voltage levels GIS and/or AIS switchgears, substation control system and protection systems, underground HV cable circuits and overhead lines depending on project requirements.
First major award in Ireland
“We are delighted to have been selected by the ESB to enter into a long-term relationship and secure our place on this exciting turnkey EPC substation framework. This is a first major award in the Republic of Ireland, we will work in a collaborative way to deliver a successful framework between our organisations and I look forward to continuing this over the next few years with a firm focus upon achieving our shared Net Zero ambitions”, said Derek Duggan, Managing Director of Linxon in UK, Ireland & Central Europe.
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Irish government entity
It may be mentioned that Electricity Supply Board (ESB) was established in 1927 as a statutory corporation in the Republic of Ireland under the country’s Electricity (Supply) Act 1927. ESB is majority owned by the Irish Government that holds 95 per cent equity. The remaining 5 per cent is held by the trustees of an Employee Share Ownership Plan.
Featured photograph (source: Linxon) shows a GIS substation built by Linxon