Tender

Forestry England - Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

11 Apr 2020 at 06:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for the "Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme," a project aimed at installing a small-scale hydropower system in Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria. This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 11 May 2020. The successful bidder will be responsible for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and maintenance of a suitable turbine, with the contract slated to commence on 8 June 2020 and run until 7 June 2024. The tender is open for applications, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate in this process.

This opportunity to supply and maintain an integral component of a renewable energy project positions businesses well to contribute to the carbon-free objectives of Forestry England. Companies specialising in electrical machinery, particularly those experienced in hydropower systems, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially leveraging this contract to enhance their portfolio and extend their market reach within the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forestry England - Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme

Notice Description

Forestry England (FE) has developed a scheme for the installation of a small-scale, high head hydropower system, with the maximum possible generating capacity (expected to be circa 140kW) within Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria. The purpose of the scheme is to transfer the Whinlatter site into a carbon free, net energy producer. An outline scheme has been granted planning permission, consisting of an inlet structure, penstock, turbine house and outlet, with electrical connections into both the Whinlatter Visitor Centre and into Thornthwaite, for export to the National Grid. Detailed design is currently in progress for the overall scheme with the turbine specification and requirements set out below. This tender is for the award of a Contract for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and the planned and reactive maintenance of a suitable turbine. The maintenance service will be for an initial period of four years post commissioning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af735c72-685c-465c-9714-f9f0e067c950
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2020 - 7 Jun 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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