The framework contracts, on which the consortium will be joined by partners Roos+Bijl and Joulz, will last for three years with an option to extend for additional two years.
The consortium will support TenneT as preferred supplier for connections and approved supplier for stations as the electricity transmission system operator (TSO) intends to integrate increasing renewables generation on the network and systems.
TenneT investment programme will also expand the Netherlands’ connections with neighbouring nations in Europe.
Services provided by the consortium will be in the areas of spatial integration of connectors and stations, environmental impact, soil surveys, permits, feasibility studies, high-voltage engineering, architectural design and supervision.
DNV GL director for energy in Benelux Jacob Ruiter said: "As a longstanding partner of TenneT, DNV GL (formerly KEMA) – as a consortium member – delivers its expertise to support TenneT’s ambitions in integrating more renewables and securing a reliable energy supply in the future."
TenneT is a leading European electricity TSO in the Netherlands and in a large part of Germany.
TenneT TSO and its subsidiaries undertake the activities in the Netherlands.
The operator crosses borders and connects countries with about 21,000km of high-voltage lines.
Image: DNV GL and Grontmij will support TenneT in the further development of the high-voltage grid in the Netherlands. Photo: Courtesy of a454/FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
