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Project advancing - milestone achieved
Medium Impact
Significant progress or notable issue
Procurement documentation for the LirIC Interconnector indicated that award decisions for major engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contracts were expected by 30 November 2025. The planned awards cover Lot A for HVDC converter stations, including civil and building works at Hunterston and Kilroot, and associated cable contracts under Lot B for subsea and onshore HVDC and HVAC cables. These contracts are intended to deliver the main construction works needed for the 700 MW interconnector between Scotland and Northern Ireland.