Tender

Design and Construction of River Ness Hydro power generation scheme in the river Ness

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Sep 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently engaged in the tendering process for the "Design and Construction of River Ness Hydro power generation scheme". This project is classified under the works category and involves the design and construction of a 100kW hydro-electric generation scheme at Torvean Weir, Whin Park, Inverness. The procurement method applied is a restricted procedure, and the submission deadline is set for 22nd October 2018. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to The Highland Council, which can be contacted via email at allan.henderson@highland.gov.uk or by phone at +44 1463644837.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and renewable energy sectors, particularly firms with expertise in hydro power projects. Companies that specialise in environmental consultancy, project management, and civil engineering will be well-positioned to respond to this contract. Additionally, participation in this project may provide enhanced visibility and leverage for future contracts, especially as community benefits are a key aspect of the procurement conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Construction of River Ness Hydro power generation scheme in the river Ness

Notice Description

This procurement is for appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor to undertake the design and construction of the River Ness Hydro power generation scheme. The scheme will comprise the design and construction of a new hydro-electric generation scheme based on a 100kW single Archimedes screw turbine generator at Torvean Weir in Whin Park on the river Ness upstream of the town of Inverness. The Contractor will also take on the role of Principal Designer for the project and will have to demonstrate their competence for this role.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is to select a suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor and Principal Designer to carry out the design and construction of the River Ness Hydro scheme. The scope will include everything required for the design and construction of the River Ness Hydro Scheme. The successful Tenderer will be the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer. The works will likely comprise -technical scheme design -ecological studies -obtaining all necessary licences, consents and permissions -installation, commissioning and project management -electrical connections -Archimedean screw and associated plant. -control and electrical systems -debris screen and inlet sluice gate - private wire link to existing buildings. -all associated civil works -bespoke screen and railings -information boards and electronic screens -all required routine and cyclical maintenance for the first year of operation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332497
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

45251120 - Hydro-electric plant construction work

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
allan.henderson@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463644837

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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