Supplementary Information Regarding Use of Achilles Utilities Nordics and Central Europe Qualification System

Hauptort der Ausführung: Contracts in Europe. The list above is not exhaustive, but limitations in the standard form prevents choosing more countries.

This notice supplements previously published notices from Achilles Information A/S regarding the contracting entities mentioned in section I) and VI.2)'s use of the Utilities NCE qualification system that Achilles administer. This notice is published on a voluntary basis in order to increase transparency and knowledge about Ørsted Entities' purchases in EU tender procedures.

This notice relates specifically to the contracting entities projects for the development, construction and operation of two offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea with a total potential capacity of up to 2.5 GW where Ørsted Wind Power A/S is representing the Contracting Entities in the entire tender procedure (‘Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S’). Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S might use the UNCE qualification system for procurement of construction works, services and goods for construction, operation and repairs of wind farms. This notice relates to services. For further information see also section VI.3).

Achilles Utilities NCE is of indefinite duration, but supplier information must be updated annually. Suppliers already qualified on Achilles Utilities NCE will be reminded to renew before the qualification period expires. The annual qualification fee is ranging from EUR 165 to EUR 715 payable in advance. Suppliers can update their information during the qualification period.

Suppliers may apply for qualification at any time. To apply the suppliers must complete an order form and pay in advance an annual qualification fee ranging from EUR 165 to EUR 715. The order form with qualification requirements can be obtained here https://pages.achilles.com/achilles-unce-supplier-registration To qualify the suppliers must complete an online questionnaire covering detailed information about their company. Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S encourages the suppliers to submit an ESPD to Achilles via Achilles Utilities NCE, since an ESPD might be required in the tenders. Basic commercial requirements must be satisfied. Some buying organisations may have individual requirements in addition to the basic requirements. The suppliers can therefore be asked to answer customer-specific questions related to the qualification. The bidders lists will be based on suppliers that have passed the initial qualification.

This notice supplements previously published notices from Achilles Information A/S regarding the contracting entities mentioned in section I) and VI.2)'s (Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S) use of the Utilities NCE qualification system that Achilles administer. This notice is published on a voluntary basis in order to increase transparency and knowledge about Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S' purchases in EU tender procedures.

This notice relates specifically to the contracting entities projects for the development, construction and operation of two offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea with a total potential capacity of up to 2.5 GW where Ørsted Wind Power A/S is representing the Contracting Entities. Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S might use the UNCE qualification system for procurement of construction works, services and goods for construction, operation and repairs of wind farms. This notice relates to services.

UNCE qualification system can be used for all categories of contracts relevant for the wind farms. Without limiting the Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S legal rights to use UNCE qualification system for other types of contracts, such contracts includes but not limited to the cables, turbines, foundations including secondary structures, electrical systems, installation vessels, accommodation vessels, supply ships, helicopter services, substations, SCADA systems, communication systems, repairs including main components, spare parts, consultancy services related to wind farms, IT systems, engineering services, certification services. Further, all types of administrative services inclusive but not limited to procurement services, legal services, accounting services and goods relevant for the group functions can be purchased through the UNCE qualification system. This also includes but is not limited to IT services, management consultancy, facility management, auditing, travel and accommodation.

Entities represented by Ørsted Wind Power A/S will carry out tenders in UNCE qualification systems related to wind farms without further prior publication in TED and encourages any interested suppliers to register in UNCE qualification system. The contracting entities reserves the right to carry out tender procedures by other means i.e. by use of more specific qualification systems published by contracting entities or by use of contract notices in TED.

The CPV-codes referred to in this notice are examples of the works, services and goods that can be purchased through UNCE. These CPV-codes apply in parallel to the CPV-codes stated in previous notices from Achilles and the contracting entities.