Planning

Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK.

DRAX POWER LTD

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Planning

28 Jul 2022 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

Drax Power Ltd is seeking expressions of interest for the construction of a new 600MW Pumped Storage Hydro Project located in Scotland, UK. This procurement process, currently at the planning stage, involves companies with proven capabilities in pump storage power station design and construction. Key dates indicate that geotechnical investigations are set to commence in Q4 2022, leading into detailed design works, with the main construction phase scheduled to start in Q4 2025. The project falls under engineering works and construction activities, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their interest via the provided email address.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale engineering and construction projects, particularly those with experience in hydropower and renewable energy solutions. Companies that can provide Owners Engineer support during the FEED stages or possess the capacity for complex construction operations will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, firms engaged in groundwork, infrastructure development, and logistical support for large-scale projects will find significant avenues for collaboration and growth as this ambitious hydro development progresses.

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Notice Title

Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK.

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought from globally experienced pump storage power station designers and construction execution companies & consortia who have proven capabilities to deliver a new build 600MW Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK. Geotechnical investigations commence from Q4 2022 in support of a FEED study and eventual detailed design works. The construction phase starts in Q4 2025. Project Description; The physical construction works include the construction of a new intake structure within an operational upper reservoir connected via new hydraulic tunnel systems to the powerhouse complex excavated in quartz dolorite rock 400m below ground level. The powerhouse will be a series of underground caverns containing reversible pump-turbines, motor-generators and associated equipment including transformers and switchgear. A new tailrace tunnel will be constructed from the powerhouse to a new outfall structure in an existing lower reservoir. A vertical ventilation shaft from the powerhouse will connect through to an expanded existing above ground sub-station complex. A new 1.45km main access tunnel will link the powerhouse to a new jetty constructed along the lower reservoir. Forming the main access tunnel portal will require the diversion of a trunk road. The construction spoil is planned to be taken out through the mountain to the jetty and stored prior to off-site removal. New administration and workshop buildings will be built on the jetty. Existing access roads will be upgraded together with the construction of new roads as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Expressions of interest are sought from globally experienced pump storage power station designers and construction execution companies & consortia who have proven capabilities to deliver a new build 600MW Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK. Geotechnical investigations commence from Q4 2022 in support of a FEED study and eventual detailed design works. The construction phase starts in Q4 2025. Project Description; The physical construction works include the construction of a new intake structure within an operational upper reservoir connected via new hydraulic tunnel systems to the powerhouse complex excavated in quartz dolorite rock 400m below ground level. The powerhouse will be a series of underground caverns containing reversible pump-turbines, motor-generators and associated equipment including transformers and switchgear. A new tailrace tunnel will be constructed from the powerhouse to a new outfall structure in an existing lower reservoir. A vertical ventilation shaft from the powerhouse will connect through to an expanded existing above ground sub-station complex. A new 1.45km main access tunnel will link the powerhouse to a new jetty constructed along the lower reservoir. Forming the main access tunnel portal will require the diversion of a trunk road. The construction spoil is planned to be taken out through the mountain to the jetty and stored prior to off-site removal. New administration and workshop buildings will be built on the jetty. Existing access roads will be upgraded together with the construction of new roads as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020708-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRAX POWER LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries.capprojects@drax.com
Contact Phone
+44 1757618381

Buyer Location

Locality
SELBY
Postcode
YO8 9PH
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Westminster Constituency
Selby

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