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09 Feb 2021 at 15:11

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14 Jan 2021 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

Moyle Interconnector Limited is currently seeking suppliers for the Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser Project, an initiative in the electricity distribution sector located in South Ayrshire, Scotland. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22nd February 2021. The project aims to secure an EPC contract for the design, supply, and installation of a synchronous condenser at Moyle's Auchencrosh site, which facilitates electricity trading between Northern Ireland and Scotland. Key tasks include engineering, civil works, and compliance testing, with further details provided in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Invitation to Tender documents.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the electrical engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialised in high voltage installation, equipment manufacturing, and system integration for electrical components. Companies with experience in delivering similar projects and adhering to the standards of the GB Grid Code would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this competitive dialogue procurement process is expected to foster new partnerships and projects in the ever-evolving energy sector.

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Notice Title

Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser Project

Notice Description

Moyle Interconnector Limited ("Moyle") is procuring an EPC contract to supply and install a synchronous condenser at its Auchencrosh site in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Moyle, a subsidiary of Mutual Energy Limited, owns and operates a 500MW HVDC electricity interconnector between the electricity networks of Northern Ireland and Scotland, which facilitates the trading of wholesale electricity between the Single Electricity Market in Ireland and Northern Ireland and the GB electricity market.Further details will be provided in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ("PQQ") and / or the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser project as further detailed and specified in the procurement documents includes all works necessary for the design, detailed design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, transportation; installation, construction, testing, commissioning and provision of:(a) a synchronous condenser with an option for additional inertia to be provided by a flywheel;(b) a transformer for the grid connection at 275kV;(c) a synchronising circuit breaker between the transformer and synchronous condenser;(d) equipment connecting the synchronous condenser, connection transformer and synchronising circuit breaker;(e) all other ancillaries (such as auxiliary supplies, control and protection equipment, switchgear, cooling equipment, pony motor or equivalent, communications systems) required for the operation of the synchronous condenser for the design life;(f) all civil works required at the Auchencrosh site, including enabling civil works associated with an additional 275kV connection bay (the connection equipment will be supplied and installed by others);(g) all required construction permits excluding the Employer's permits as further detailed in the procurement documents;(h) all required system studies and dynamic models required by the grid operator(s);(i) performance and compliance testing to meet the requirements of the Grid Code;(j) spares (both strategic and operational);(k) an option at Moyle Interconnector Limited's discretion for operation and maintenance services post taking over for a period consistent with the warranty period and / or extendable up to a further 5 years.Further details will be provided in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.Currency details will be provided in the ITT documents.Grid connection works (excluding civil works) will be carried out by others under a separate contract.Further details of the scope are provided in the PQQ and ITT documents.

Options: The following fully detailed and priced options may be requested to be submitted:(1) Options for the short circuit capacity (MVA) of the synchronous condenser will be specified in the range between 200MVA and 600MVA details of which will be specified in the PQQ and / or the ITT; (2) Options for additional inertia (MJ) requirements which may be provided by a flywheel will be specified in the PQQ and / or the ITT; and(3) The provision and term of operating and / or maintenance services to be procured for a duration consistent with the warranty period and extendable for a further period up to 5 years will be each be optional at the sole discretion of Moyle Interconnector Limited.

Renewal: The EPC contract is not subject to renewal with the exception of an option at Moyle's discretion for operation and maintenance services post taking over for a duration consistent with the warranty period and further extendable for a period up to 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002625-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers

31170000 - Transformers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

45000000 - Construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

45315400 - High voltage installation work

45315500 - Medium-voltage installation work

45315600 - Low-voltage installation work

45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

45350000 - Mechanical installations

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Moyle Interconnector Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1SH
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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