Cable Burial and Protection to Konti-Skan Connect

Summary

As part of the current project development phase, Energinet and Svenska kraftnät (the Clients) are jointly undertaking the Konti-Skan Connect HVDC Interconnector project to renew and modernize the electricity transmission link between Denmark and Sweden. The Consultant is requested to provide engineering services that support the development of a comprehensive cable protection strategy. This includes evaluating seabed conditions, human activity (e.g., anchoring, fishing), and geotechnical risks to ensure the cables are safeguarded against foreseeable hazards throughout their operational lifespan. In addition, the Consultant shall incorporate a Security by Design assessment as a complementary layer to the Cable Protection and Burial Study, specifically addressing risks related to Hybrid Warfare at Sea. This assessment should enhance the overall protection strategy by ensuring resilience against emerging and unconventional threats beyond conventional activity risks. The tender is divided into the following: • Work Package A – Part One – Preliminary Risk Based Cable Protection Design Study • Work Package A – Part Two – Shoreline Morphology and Cable Burial Assessment at Sæby Beach Landfall • Work Package B – Revised threat and risk assessment • Work Package C – Assessment of cable installation methods • Option - Work Package D – Client´s engineer, cable tender phase • Option – Work Package E – Client´s engineer, cable installation phase For further details regarding the purchase, reference is made to the tender documents. The tendered contract has a duration of 9 years until 1. December 2034. The contract is task-based, and it will be possible to extend the duration of the contract until the task has been completed satisfactorily for the Client. The value of the contract is expected to amount to 500,000 EURO.