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4.8MW Substation design and installation

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd

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27 May 2026 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd, located in Orkney, United Kingdom, has initiated an open procurement process for the design and installation of a 4.8MW substation on the island of Eday, Orkney. Operating under the works category, this project involves substation construction work, classified under CPV code 45232220. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase, with amendments extending the submission deadline to 3rd July 2026, allowing more time for bid preparation. The entire contract period is set from 3rd August 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in electrical power systems design, transformer substation construction, and infrastructure works. With a tender value of £1,565,000, the contract includes design, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities, making it an ideal fit for contractors well-versed in renewable energy projects and substation design and build. The award criteria focus on contractor experience, technical methodology, availability, and cost efficiency, thus favouring experienced, resourceful companies well-prepared to execute complex engineering projects within specified timeframes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4.8MW Substation design and installation

Notice Description

Design and construction of 4.8 MW substation on the island of Eday, Orkney

Lot Information

Lot 1

We wish to appoint a contractor to design, procure, install and commission a 4.8 MW onshore tidal generation substation. Design Works - Site layout design. - Civil design of the substation. - Electrical design of the substation lighting and small power circuits. - Electrical design for the balance of plant equipment required to facilitate the power export. - Electrical design of the site earthing system. Construction works - Construction of the substation building(s). - Construction of foundation for SSEN shunt reactor. - Supply and construction of earthing systems. - Supply and construction installation of the 33 kV and 11 kV switchgear, and transformer and associated equipment. - Commissioning of all site equipment. - Provision of documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059865-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45232220 - Substation construction work

45232221 - Transformer substation

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,565,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,565,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORKNEY
Postcode
KW16 3AW
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Stromness and South Isles
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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