Pre-qualification process for the Anning and Somerville gas fields Platform and Jacket EPIC contract has commenced.
“Long List” of eight contractors with project knowledge of UK Southern Gas Basin capable fabrication approved for pre-qualification.
Shortlisted pre-qualified contractors will receive an ITT issued for Anning and Somerville platform and jacket EPIC contract in Q2 2023.
Award of Anning and Somerville Platform and Jacket EPIC contract is expected in Q3 2023.
Hartshead joins OEUK (Offshore Energies UK), leading representative body for the UK offshore energy industries.

Hartshead Resources has launched a pre-qualification process for the Anning and Somerville gas fields Platform and Jacket EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning) contract.

The objectives of the pre-qualification process are to:

• Confirm the contractor’s interest and capability in providing a suitable facilities solution and installation package that can meet the project requirements;
• Confirm possible schedule options including either complete topsides & jacket programme(s) or alternative of early jacket installations;
• Identify any critical long lead bulk/equipment items;
• Pre-qualify a limited number of contractors to tender for this workstream.

An initial “Long List” of eight contractors, based in the United Kingdom and European Union, with a track record in project knowledge of UK Southern Gas Basin fabrication has been compiled. An ITT (Invitation To Tender) will be issued following a shortlisting of the pre-qualified contractors which is expected to occur during Q2 2023. 

Chris Lewis, CEO, commented: 
“Our Phase I development project has matured significantly over the last two years and there is no better illustration of this than by starting the tendering process for the construction and installation of two offshore platforms for the Anning and Sommerville gas fields. Each of these key milestones are all another step on the road to first gas. It is a testament to the team that we are still on track for entering the project execution phase in Q3 this year.”

The Anning and Somerville Platform and Jacket EPIC contract is expected to be awarded in Q3 2023 following completion of the Phase I development FEED and geotechnical site survey of the platform locations scheduled for April 2023.

The Platform and Jacket facilities comprises of a jacket, piles and topsides including detailed design, procurement & fabrication based on Harthead’s FEED providing preliminary engineering data and operating and functionality data. The EPIC scope will include the following workstreams:

• Detailed design and engineering;
• Procurement and supply of materials & equipment;
• Fabrication and construction of the Anning and Somerville Platforms and Jackets;
• Mechanical completion and yard pre-commissioning;
• Loadout & sea fastening on transportation barge(s);
• Transportation and installation of jackets and topsides;
• Hook-up & commissioning. 

Hartshead also announces that it has joined the membership of OEUK (Offshore Energies UK). The OEUK is the leading representative body for the UK offshore energy industry and membership is open to all companies that are active on the UK continental shelf (UKCS). The aim of the OEUK is to act as a representative body that promotes the UK offshore energy industry, acts as a source of information for the UK upstream industry and as a gateway for industry networking and expertise. 

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