Tender

Forestry England - Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

03 Apr 2020 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently overseeing the tender titled "Forestry England - Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme," which focuses on the installation of a hydropower system in Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria. This procurement, classified under construction work (CPV code 45000000), is in the tender stage and was published on 3rd April 2020. The deadline for submissions was 4th March 2020, with the resulting contract scheduled to begin on 25th May 2020 and extend for five years, concluding on 24th May 2025. The total contract value is approximately £225,000.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and renewable energy sectors, particularly those with capabilities in designing, manufacturing, and installing hydropower systems. Businesses that can provide maintenance services post-installation would also be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aligns with growing environmental priorities and the transition towards carbon neutrality.

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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 five years post commissioning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92f652b-9f1b-4777-9b0f-53226f37c406
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a515869b-e889-4629-92da-591d8c163b7e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2020 - 24 May 2025 Over 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

Notice Documents

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