Polish Power Grids Contract with OLMEX SA for Reactive Power Compensation Systems Worth β¬26.4 Million
24 Oct 2025
Warsaw, Poland - 14 October 2025 OLMEX SA Research and Implementation Company has been awarded a significant contract worth β¬26.44 million by the Polish Power Grids Joint Stock Company (Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. - PSE) for the design, manufacture, and installation of reactive power compensation devices - Stage IIA (150 Mvar). The contract, which was announced on October 9, 2025, in the Official Gazette S 194/2025, is an important step towards improving the stability and energy efficiency of Poland's national electricity transmission system.Project OverviewThe design, production, delivery, assembly, and commissioning of advanced reactive power compensation devices at PSE's designated substations are all included in the project, which is formally designated under Tender ID: 2023/WNP-0288. In Poland's high-voltage transmission grid, these devices are crucial for preserving voltage stability, enhancing power quality, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources.In line with PSE's mission to guarantee safe and dependable electricity transmission throughout the nation, the project is a component of Poland's larger grid modernisation plan, Stage IIA.A multi-year implementation framework for design, installation, and performance testing is highlighted by the contract's duration, which spans from September 2024 to April 2028.Procurement Details and Award CriteriaThe open tender procedure, conducted under Directive 2014/25/EU and the Polish Public Procurement Law (Act of 11 September 2019), was launched via PSEβs online platform (https://przetargi.pse.pl) and attracted one electronic bid.Price accounted for 86% of the evaluation, with other technical and quality criteria such as: Value of Loss (6%). Reduced partial discharge (2%) in insulators Quality of compensation choke (4%) Quality of electrically insulating oil (2%) After evaluation, the most advantageous bidder-OLMEX SA-offered a technically sound and economical proposal.Signed on March 12, 2025, the contract has an estimated total value of β¬26,443,415.76 (VAT excluded), which is marginally less than the β¬26.6 million initial budget estimate.Entities Involved Polish Power Grids Joint Stock Company (PSE S.A.) is the contracting authority. Headquarters: close to Warsaw at Konstancin-Jeziorna Activity: Electricity transmission and grid operation Contact: katarzyna.kania@pse.pl Website: www.pse.pl OLMEX SA Research and Implementation Company was the chosen contractor. Headquarters: WΓ³jtowo, Olsztyn Region Type: Medium-sized enterprise Specialization: Electrical engineering, automation, and power system equipment Review and Mediation Body: National Chamber of Appeal (Krajowa Izba OdwoΕawcza) Strategic ImportanceIn order to stabilise voltage levels throughout the Polish transmission grid, especially in areas incorporating variable renewable generation, 150 Mvar reactive power compensation systems must be installed. The project directly supports Poland's energy transition objectives, lowers transmission losses, and increases grid reliability.The investment "represents another major milestone in reinforcing Poland's high-voltage infrastructure to meet the growing energy demand and ensure system flexibility amid the evolving power landscape," a senior PSE representative stressed.The project's noteworthy affiliation with the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2014-2020 highlights its support for EU-backed efforts to improve grid resilience and cross-border energy infrastructure.About OLMEX SAOLMEX SA is a Polish research and implementation company that was founded in WΓ³jtowo, close to Olsztyn. It specialises in power transmission technologies, automation systems, and electrical equipment manufacturing. The business has a proven track record of providing industrial power customers and national utilities with high-voltage components and control systems.Poland's ability to complete intricate energy infrastructure projects domestically is strengthened by OLMEX's selection by PSE, which highlights the company's expanding reputation in grid engineering and innovation.Taking a Forward LookCommissioning is planned for spring 2028, and the project's implementation phase is anticipated to start in late 2025. In accordance with Poland's Energy Policy 2040 (PEP2040), the reactive power compensation systems will improve grid stability and encourage the ongoing integration of renewable energy sources once they are operational.Tags:#Poland, #PSE, #PolishPowerGrids, #OLMEX SA, #EnergyInfrastructure, #VoltageTransformers, #reactive power compensation, #electricity transmission, #ContractAward, #TenderResults, #ProcurementNews, #publishProcurement, #EU Directive 2014/25/EU, #ConnectingEuropeFacility, #GridModernization, #RenewableIntegration
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Orsted gives Greenberg Traurig, DLA Piper, Hengeler Mueller/SK&S, and Wardynski & Wspolnicy β¬11 million in legal services frameworks
24 Oct 2025
Poland - 16 September 2025Leading Polish and international law firms have received a total of β¬11 million in legal services framework agreements from renewable energy leader Orsted to support its growing offshore wind and clean energy operations in Poland. The awards, which were published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S 177/2025) on September 16, 2025, cover advisory work for Orsted's Polish subsidiaries and affiliated entities in the areas of employment law, transactional finance, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).Complete Legal Assistance for the Growth of Offshore WindThe EU Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU) and Danish public procurement law oversaw the procurement, which was named "Polish Legal Services β Tender for Legal Services to Orsted in Poland." For continued legal support for its wide range of renewable energy projects in Poland, such as the Baltica 2 and Baltica 3 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, Orsted looked for multi-lot framework agreements.The following contracts were given out by Orsted Services A/S on behalf of a number of connected Polish and Danish entities:Lot 2 (β¬10 million): Transactional finance services and M&AThree framework agreements were signed for high-value corporate, financing, and cross-border transactional legal services. Winners: Nowakowska-Zimoch WysokiΕski sp.k. Greenberg Traurig. Kycia DLA Piper GiziΕski sp.k. Consortium of SoΕtysiΕski Kawecki & SzlΔzak (SK&S) and Hengeler Mueller Partnerschaft von RechtsanwΓ€lten mbB These companies will provide Γrsted with advice on merger clearance procedures, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and project financing related to the company's expanding renewable portfolio in Poland and Europe. Each framework has a two-year extension option and runs from July 28, 2025, to August, 2027.Lot 3: Labour Law and Employment Services (β¬1 million)Γrsted awarded a single framework agreement for employment and social security advisory services to: WardyΕski i WspΓ³lnicy sp.k. In order to ensure compliance with regional labour laws and corporate policies, the Warsaw-based company will assist Orsted's Polish operations with employment relations, regulatory compliance, and HR documentation.Lot 1: Full-Service Legal AdvisoryAccording to the official notice, Lot 1 (general full-service legal coverage), which was originally scheduled to cost up to β¬5.75 million, was cancelled and will be relaunched. No winner was selected for this lot, despite Orsted receiving 15 requests to participate.Structure and Scope of the ContractThrough call-off agreements, the awarded frameworks, which have a combined value of β¬11 million, enable Orsted affiliates, such as Orsted Polska, Orsted Baltica 2 and 3 Holding, and other companies under Orsted Wind Power A/S, to access the contracted firms for specialised legal services.Each framework reflects Orsted's emphasis on top-notch legal counsel for intricate, cross-border energy transactions by balancing quality (70%) and price (20%) as important evaluation criteria.Strategic ImportanceOrsted's long-term investment in Poland's offshore wind industry, one of the continent's fastest-growing renewable markets, has taken a significant step with these awards. Strong legal infrastructure is essential for managing M&A, regulatory approvals, and project financing in a dynamic energy landscape, as the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm projects represent several gigawatts of planned capacity.About OrstedGlobal renewable energy provider Orsted A/S, with its headquarters in Denmark, focuses on onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage, and bioenergy. With its Baltica 2 and 3 offshore wind projects, the company has a significant presence in Poland and conducts business throughout Europe, North America, and Asia.In summary:Orsted's dedication to sustainable energy development in Poland is reaffirmed by the β¬11 million legal services framework, which also highlights the rising need for specialised legal knowledge in the field of renewable energy. The involvement of top Polish and foreign law firms highlights how Orsted's continuous investments in the area are cross-border and strategic.Tags:#Γrsted, #Poland, #GreenbergTraurig, #DLA Piper, #HengelerMueller, #SoΕtysiΕski Kawecki & SzlΔzak, #WardyΕski i WspΓ³lnicy, #OffshoreWind, #RenewableEnergy, #legalServices, #FrameworkAgreement, #M&A, #EmploymentLaw, #Procurement, #ContractAward, #EU Directive 2014/25/EU, #BalticaOffshoreWind, #CleanEnergyLaE
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