AwardedAwarded 6 October 2026
Studying and Assessing the Benthic Response to Electrical Stimuli (SABRES)
National Grid Electricity Transmission plc · Private utility
In brief
National Grid Electricity Transmission plc awarded research work to Southampton University on 6 October 2026.
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What the notice says
High voltage submarine cables produce electromagnetic fields (EMF) external to the cable due to current flowing within their metallic components, primarily the main conductor. While the magnitude of these fields decays rapidly with separation from the cables, reducing to background levels within 10's of meters, cable circuits extend continuously across the seabed for 100's of km. Accurately quantifying and understanding the impact of anthropogenic EMF on seafloor organisms is therefore vital. Given the significant volume of new interconnector systems being installed/planned (e.g. For the Eastern Green Link projects (1-4) represent ~1800km of cable circuit), it is important to ensure that this transition to net zero does not result in ecological harm.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton University | £859,867 | Awarded 6 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 094167-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 094167-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 6 October 2026.