Planning

Supply chain notice: Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Jan 2025 at 14:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has announced a planning stage procurement opportunity for the supply of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system designed to generate electricity from low-temperature waste heat sources. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Construction work for power plant" (CPV code: 45251100) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the future notice date on 17 January 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,500,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in power plant construction and renewable energy systems. The project requires an ORC system with specific technical specifications, making it well-suited for businesses that specialise in the development and supply of environmentally friendly energy solutions. Given the high-value contract and strategic importance of the Ministry of Defence, organisations capable of delivering innovative and reliable energy technology solutions stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply chain notice: Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System

Notice Description

1. General Description Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system designed to generate electricity from low-temperature waste heat sources. It should be capable of operating continuously or intermittently with a CHP engine. 2. Technical Specifications Net Power Output: 200 - 400 kW per unit Thermal Power Absorbed: 1000 - 4500 kW Hot Water Temperature: Minimum 80degC Working Media: Environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-flammable Control System: PLC system / MODBUS TCP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d471241-b0e3-487d-a589-0e363495f9df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd69968c-922b-4ef9-ac5d-2f01485337e6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45251100 - Construction work for power plant

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LS
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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