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NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Supplier Information Morning Session Presentation

Jeff Buckner – ABB Canada Project Manager

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~150,000 employees

Present in

countries +100

Formed in

1988 merger of Swiss (BBC, 1891) and Swedish (ASEA, 1883) engineering companies

In revenue (2013)

billion 42 $

NSP Maritime Link Project Introduction to ABB - Our Company

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As one of the world’s leading engineering companies, we help our customers to use electrical power efficiently, to increase industrial productivity and to lower environmental impact in a sustainable way.

NSP Maritime Link Project Introduction to ABB – Our Mission

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NSP Maritime Link Project Introduction to ABB – Five Global Divisions

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High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)

Power Semiconductors

Power Cables

Offshore Wind Connections

Consulting

Service and Upgrades

NSP Maritime Link Project Introduction to ABB – Power Systems, Grid Systems

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Transmission and Distribution Substations

T&D Infrastructure and Grid Integration

Solutions Service

Flexible AC Transmission Systems

NSP Maritime Link Project Introduction to ABB – Power Systems, Substations

Trans. stn

Trans. stn

345 kV AC

230 kV AC

230 kV AC

1 km Underground Cable (Installation Only)

HVDC

HVDC

HVDC Light Converter Stations with AC Substation Bottom Brook, NL Woodbine, NS

3 Transitions stations Cape Ray, NL Point Aconi, NS Woodbine, NS

AC Substation Granite Canal, NL

NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Scope of Work

Our Commitment – Every ABB employee, as well as those of our suppliers, is responsible for creating a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly culture which includes strict compliance with EH&S requirements.

Our passion and priority is to ensure everyone's health & safety while sustaining the environment.

NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Environmental, Health, and Safety Expectations

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ABB fully supports the local economic benefits for the Maritime Link project and is committed to all diversity targets established by NSPML.

ABB and all of our subcontractors will provide the following:

Opportunities for workers to self-identify as part of an underrepresented group.

Invite qualified applicants from NS and NL for supply and labor.

Ensure employees attend project orientation.

Immediate investigation of any and all complaints of harassment/discrimination.

NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Local Benefits Commitments

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NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Purchasing Processes

Purchases (Equipment/Material):

Two stage qualification process with second stage only required for major purchases.

Examples of information required in stage two are financial statements, insurance certificates, health and safety records, bonding limits, etc.

Services (Professional):

For subcontracted services prequalification occurs through the global supplier qualification process questionnaire.

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NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Purchasing Processes and Requirements

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Potential suppliers of services or components complete the prequalification process.

ABB will send a request for proposal or quotation package to applicable suppliers.

All submittals which meet the commercial terms will be evaluated based on the technical requirements, price, and experience with prior supply.

Suppliers must agree to ABB terms & conditions, which include signing and strictly abiding by the ABB Code of Conduct.

Environmental and Wildlife Management

Civil and Electrical Engineering Design

Geotechnical and Laboratory Testing

Signage and Jobsite Consumables

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Accommodations for ABB Personnel

Ports of Entry for International Shipments

NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Procurement

Professional and Other Services

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NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Procurement – con’t

Station Service Systems

125 and 48 Volt DC Battery Systems

120 Volt AC UPS Inverter Systems

Diesel Generators and Related Control Equipment

Cables – Control, Power, and Fiber Optic

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NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Procurement – con’t

Other Materials

Galvanized Steel (Lattice, Tubular, and Plate)

Insulators

Tubular Bus, Conductors, Connectors, and Hardware

Outdoor Lighting

Cable Trench

Conduit

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NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Overall Project Schedule

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DESIGN

2014 2015 2016 2017

PROCURE

CONSTRUCT

COMMISSION

NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Supply Chain Contact

Peter Prahalis Supply Chain Manager Email: peter.prahalis@ca.abb.com Format email as follows: Subject Line: Maritime Link Project Supplier Interest Body of Email: Company name with contact information Business address Explain the type of supply you are interested in Provide any certifications, registrations, etc. Reference list for similar work/supply

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NSP Maritime Link Project ABB Closing

ABB is very proud to be a part of this historic project and appreciative of the warm welcome into your communities.

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