Where is the "Invitation for Tenders." Who says there is one. If...

Where is the "Invitation for Tenders." Who says there is one. If there is it would be by Invitation Only I would think.

It may not be done via a Tender Process and doesn't have to be. Could be that the Consortium:

1) Contacts two or three Companies and asks them to make an Offer. Or
2) come direct to NAGs to negotiate a deal.

Depends how many suitable sites are available?

NAGs may be the only one that fits their requirements & the ESS's eg 24/7 operation, all weather, under water, can take 1.2m tonne, won't be closed down by EPA mid contract etc, etc.