Schedules

Schedule 15Competitive tenders for electricity projects

Part 1Amendments of Electricity Act 1989

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1

Paragraph 35 is amended as follows.

2

In sub-paragraph (2), for “the offshore transmission licence” substitute “a relevant licence”.

3

After sub-paragraph (2) insert—

2A

Where a tender exercise is held, as soon as a contract counterparty is satisfied that it will enter into a relevant contract with a particular person if certain matters are resolved to the counterparty’s satisfaction, it must publish a notice to that effect.

4

In sub-paragraph (3), for “The notice” substitute “A notice under sub-paragraph (2) or (2A)”.

5

After sub-paragraph (4) insert—

4A

A contract counterparty may withdraw a notice given by it under sub-paragraph (2A) by publishing a notice to that effect.

6

In sub-paragraph (5), after “(2)” insert “or (2A)”.