Sea Link 2 GW Suffolk–Kent interconnector (138 km, 122 km subsea, two converter stations) – development consent granted, construction from early 2027 (GBP ~3bn)
ترسية عقد – United Kingdom
Civils, onshore cable-route and converter-station building contractors should engage Siemens Energy, Sumitomo and Van Oord as National Grid's Sea Link moves to construction.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | United Kingdom · Saxmundham |
| Client / owner | National Grid |
| Awarded to | Siemens Energy (converters); Sumitomo Electric with Van Oord (cable system) |
| Value | GBP 3bn |
| Announced | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Project type | Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Cables, switchgear & electrical materials (main package)
- Marine works, dredging & reclamation (main package)
- Water, sewer & utility networks (incl. HDD)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading
- Concrete works (in-situ)
- Structural steel fabrication & erection
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation
- Site security & traffic management
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.