The DNV GL and Grontmij consortium signed a framework agreement with TenneT TSO for the provision of engineering services worth an estimated US$48 million.
Upon the terms of the agreement, the consortium and its partners Roos+Bijl and Joulz, will support TenneT in the further development of the Dutch high-voltage grid as preferred supplier for connections and approved supplier for stations.
The three-year framework agreement has the option to extend twice, with two additional years.
The consortium of DNV GL and Grontmij will support TenneT with services in the area of spatial integration of connectors and stations, environmental impact, soil surveys, permits, feasibility studies, high voltage engineering, architectural design and supervision.
In the coming years, TenneT says it will be executing a large investment program to make its network and systems future-proof, considering the increasing production of renewable energy from wind farms. Also, connections with neighboring countries in Europe will be expanded.