Socotec UK Ltd

Socotec UK Ltd was awarded a contract by GridLink Interconnector Ltd for “Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services” in relation to the GridLink Interconnector project. The award was listed in GridLink Interconnector Ltd’s contract awards register on Tenderlake. The scope, as stated, covered geological and geophysical prospecting services. This type of work supports early-stage development of linear electricity infrastructure such as a GB–France HVDC interconnector by providing baseline understanding of ground and seabed conditions and subsurface features relevant to route development and subsequent engineering. The Tenderlake listing did not disclose the precise survey methods, locations, schedule, deliverables, or any quantities associated with the work. No contract value, currency, or award date was provided in the cited source. The available information indicates the engagement formed part of GridLink Interconnector Ltd’s procurement activity for scientific prospecting services associated with the project.