Tender

Ballycronanmore Synchronous Condenser Project

MOYLE INTERCONNECTOR LIMITED

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ballycronanmore Synchronous Condenser Project tender is initiated by Moyle Interconnector Limited, a private utility situated in Northern Ireland. The tender is currently at the procurement stage with an open competitive flexible procedure for the award of contracts. It focuses on the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and commissioning of a synchronous condenser system, along with long-term maintenance services. Interested parties need to register electronically by 15 May 2026 at 17:00 local time to submit their proposals. The project has significant investment, estimated at £54.5 million, with construction and electricity supply installation classified under the CPV codes 45251100 and 45315300. This project is above the threshold in procurement regulations and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in power plant construction, electricity supply installations, and repair and maintenance services of generators. Companies that manufacture or maintain large electrical systems, particularly those who may already operate in the grid and utilities industries, would find this project within their purview. The involvement of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) within different structural roles suggests potential collaborative openings for firms with established partnerships or service offerings related to synchronous condenser systems. The long-term maintenance agreement offers additional prospects for continuity and service provision extending potentially up to 2042, fostering sustained business growth and engagement within the sector.

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Notice Title

Ballycronanmore Synchronous Condenser Project

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking award contracts for: - the design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of a synchronous condenser system (the "EPC Contract"); and - the provision of long-term maintenance services (the "LTSA"). The Authority recognises that the Original Equipment Manufacturer ("OEM") may participate in different structural roles within the delivery model.

Lot Information

EPC Contract

The design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of a synchronous condenser system, including: - all auxiliary systems and Synchronous condenser - all controls, protection and ancillary plant & equipment - Grid transformer, IPB, generator circuit breaker & auxiliary transformer - Civil Works; and - Grid Connection

Long-Term Maintenance Agreement

Maintenance services for synchronous condenser plant and equipment including auxiliaries.

Renewal: Initial 8 year term, with two potential extensions of 18 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035664-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45251100 - Construction work for power plant

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£54,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2031 - 30 Apr 2039 Over 5 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
85 ORMEAU ROAD
Postcode
BT7 1SH
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

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

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