Fulgor and Prysmian lead ADMIE's €2.07bn Greek island cable framework

• 4 June 2026
• Cables, Corporate
• ADMIE (IPTO)

Greek transmission system operator ADMIE (IPTO) has completed the evaluation of bids for a framework agreement covering submarine and underground cable systems for a series of island interconnection projects across the Dodecanese and North Aegean regions.

The six-year framework, which has a maximum budget of €2.07bn excluding VAT, covers the design, supply and installation of 150kV high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable systems for major interconnection projects as well as smaller links in the Ionian and Saronic island groups.

 

Fulgor was ranked first for the package covering the Thrace-Lemnos, Kos-Rhodes, Lesvos-Lemnos and Lesvos-Chios interconnections. Prysmian Powerlink was ranked first for a second package comprising the Rhodes-Karpathos, Aliveri-Skyros, Samos-Kos, Skyros-Lesvos, Chios-Samos, Aegina-Megara and Kefalonia-Kyllini links.

According to ADMIE, the tender was structured as a long-term framework agreement to secure cable manufacturing capacity amid strong international demand for submarine power cable projects. The approach enables the transmission operator to reserve production slots and support the delivery of multiple projects over the coming years.

The Dodecanese interconnection programme will connect Kos, Rhodes and Karpathos to the Greek mainland transmission system via Corinth, while the North Aegean programme will connect Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Skyros through a phased development programme.

The tender process is expected to conclude with the formal award of the framework agreements.

The procurement represents one of the largest cable frameworks currently under development in the European transmission sector and further strengthens the order outlook for major submarine cable manufacturers as demand for grid expansion and island interconnections continues to grow across the region.

 

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