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National Grid and Sumitomo concluded a contract arrangement for the supply and installation of the Sea Link 525 kV HVDC subsea cable (c.138–140 km). Sumitomo said the cable would be manufactured at its Port of Nigg UK factory and that works were scheduled to support Sea Link’s planned 2027 construction start, subject to development consent. The agreement marked a move from preferred-bidder status to contract award/contract signature for the cable scope.