Tender

Tender for the commissioning, operation and management of the Camowen Hydro Scheme

FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting tenders for the commissioning, operation, and management of the Camowen Hydro Scheme, located in Omagh. This tender is part of an active procurement process classified under the services category with a specific focus on electrical installations and hydro-mechanical structures. The procurement is conducted as an open, below-threshold competition, following Northern Irish devolved regulations, with a contract period extending from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2035. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 19th December 2025, with any enquiries due by 12th December 2025. This initiative is valued at approximately £1,080,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hydropower, electrical engineering, and power plant operations. Companies well-versed in the design, construction, and operation of electrical and hydro-mechanical systems will be ideally matched for this project. The open competition procurement encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, fostering competitive pricing and innovative solutions. With a focus on sustained operation and management, this project could lead to long-term business growth and partnerships with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the commissioning, operation and management of the Camowen Hydro Scheme

Notice Description

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite tenders for an experienced hydropower specialist to recommission, operate and manage the Camowen Hydro scheme , located in Omagh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e67b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076116-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

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

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

45248000 - Construction work for hydro-mechanical structures

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

65410000 - Operation of a power plant

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@fermanaghomagh.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Portora
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Further Information

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