Planning

Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

20 Dec 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, located in Inverness, UK, has issued a planning tender for the "Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing" within the services industry category. This tender aims to secure a direct supply for charging electric ferries at the Corran Ferry crossing in Lochaber. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 6th March 2023, focusing on innovative approaches to supplying 100% renewable energy with expected daily demand between 4.5mW and 8mW.

This tender opportunity by The Highland Council presents a strategic partnership for businesses in the renewable energy sector. Companies capable of providing renewable electricity on a 24-hour basis and demonstrating expertise in delivering innovative projects are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers the chance to be part of a major transport decarbonization project involving the replacement of diesel ferries with electric ones, showcasing a long-term potential working relationship with the Council in delivering sustainable solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing

Notice Description

Direct Supply of Renewable Energy to provide charging for electric ferries at the Corran Ferry crossing, Lochaber.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Council are currently developing a major transport decarbonisation project through the replacement of two diesel ferries that operate across the Corran Narrows of Loch Linnhe, with two battery driven electric ferries. As part of this innovative project The Highland Council are looking for a partner in the renewable energy sector to secure a direct supply for the charging of the vessels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467257
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Murray Bain
Contact Email
murray.bain@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702220

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376-2022-12-20T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2022-12-20T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-19",
            "name": "The Highland Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Highland Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road",
                "locality": "Inverness",
                "region": "UKM6",
                "postalCode": "IV3 5NX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Murray Bain",
                "email": "murray.bain@highland.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1463702220",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.highland.gov.uk/"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "The Highland Council",
        "id": "org-19"
    },
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "DEC467257",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "title": "Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing",
                "description": "Direct Supply of Renewable Energy to provide charging for electric ferries at the Corran Ferry crossing, Lochaber.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467257",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376",
        "title": "Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing",
        "description": "Direct Supply of Renewable Energy to provide charging for electric ferries at the Corran Ferry crossing, Lochaber.",
        "status": "planned",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "09310000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "31100000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "31000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Corran Ferry Crossing, Lochaber"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM63"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Highland Council are currently developing a major transport decarbonisation project through the replacement of two diesel ferries that operate across the Corran Narrows of Loch Linnhe, with two battery driven electric ferries. As part of this innovative project The Highland Council are looking for a partner in the renewable energy sector to secure a direct supply for the charging of the vessels.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2023-03-06T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "71314000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "Any partner must be able to supply electricity for a 100% renewable generation source by direct wire to the Ardgour side of the crossing - maps can be supplied if required. Innovative approaches to this requirement are invited to look at the best way to deliver this. For example should the charging equipment be sited at this location or as our energy partner, would you be able to also provide a solution to this? If the Council decides to provide the charging equipment, would your organisation be in a position to hook the supply up to the charging equipment? What would you suggest as the best approach - should this be a hook up, commission and supply partnership? If so, please explain how you would address this. If not, what recommendation on approach would you make? Any partner must be in a position to provide energy on a 24-hour basis with an expected demand of between 4.5mW and 8mW per day 365 days of the year. Most of this demand is likely to be overnight with some additional requirements during the rest of the day. Please state how quickly your approach would be able to meet these demands. In addition, please state what your approach would be in terms of recharging the vessels and the best way to address this - a single ferry at a time or both charging at the same time? What would happen to any surplus power and is there any opportunity for the Council to share in the benefits of potentially returning excess power to the grid? While there will be a grid connection for back up, the Council is looking to ensure a consistent supply of renewable electricity that can be provided to meet the day-to-day operational running of the service. As such any partner organisation must be able to demonstrate their experience in their respective field and their commitment to work with the Council in the delivery of this innovative project. Interested parties are invited to submit a short response to these questions in order to allow the Council to build its strategy for this provision and to incorporate any key ideas into any future tendering exercise. Given the nature of our requirements there is an expectation of a long term working relationship. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=717376. (SC Ref:717376)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice"
}