Meet The Buyer Event

The project is a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, in collaboration with our contractors GE Vernova, Murphy Group, Prysmian and Metlen. Eastern Green Link 1 is a two gigawatt high voltage direct current electrical superhighway to be built between the Torness area in East Lothian and Hawthorn Pit in Co Durham. In Co Durham, early work has commenced to develop a converter station, substation and underground cabling. 

We encourage any relevant local businesses to attend this drop-in event. There is no need to book in advance. For more information contact contact@easterngreenlink1.co.uk or visit www.easterngreenlink1.co.uk. 

This project has the potential to create local business opportunities in the following sectors: 

• Aggregates and ready-mix concrete supply 

• Earthworks 

• Building contractors 

• Surfacing 

• Precast concrete 

• Mechanical & Electrical (Fire & Ventilation) 

• Large plant hire 

• Electrical wholesale distributors 

• Small tool & equipment hire 

• IPAF/First aid training 

• Demineralised water and glycol 

• Welfare and site services (accommodation, security, fencing, skip hire, catering, cleaning, office supplies, administration)