Tender

OpenHydro platform decommissioning

EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD

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28 Feb 2024 at 00:00

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18 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd is inviting tenders for the decommissioning of the OpenHydro platform located at the tidal test site of Fall of Warnes in Orkney. The main procurement category is services and the deadline for submission has been extended to 8th March 2024. Suppliers interested in the services sector and experienced in marine engineering or construction activities suitable for offshore decommissioning projects are encouraged to participate in the tender process.

This decommissioning tender by EMEC offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the marine energy sector. Companies with expertise in platform removal, cable disconnection, and subsea testing are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a focus on quality and price criteria for selecting the winning bid. This public procurement presents a chance for businesses to engage in sustainable energy initiatives and expand their portfolio in marine infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

OpenHydro platform decommissioning

Notice Description

Decommission fully the OpenHydro test platform at our tidal test site of Fall of Warnes, Orkney. Removal of platform, disconnection and testing of 11 kV subsea cable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To decommission fully the OpenHydro test platform at our tidal test site of Fall of Warnes on berth 4, Orkney Islands Contractor's scope of work shall include, but is not to be limited, to: - Preparation of suitable method and risk assessment to conduct the tasks, including necessary visit to the platform. - Removal of all the top structure including gantry, winches, container - Removal of the two drilled grouted piles - flush to the seabed - Disconnection of the 11 kV marine cable attached to the West pile and terminating the cable with a suitable test end provided by EMEC. - Test the marine cable (test suite provided by EMEC). - Make the removed top sections of the piles available to EMEC on Hatston quay or agreed alternative for forensic decommissioning purposes. - Clearance of sea bed site to the level required by Marine Scotland, final video survey of the site, and report detailing the "as left" status. - Dispose of all the top structure including the container and piles. - Provide insurance documents. - Provide H&S documents. - Provide method statement and cost breakdown for the works. Full details given in ITT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499698
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD
Contact Name
Mike Partridge
Contact Email
itt@emec.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856486058

Buyer Location

Locality
ORKNEY
Postcode
KW16 3AW
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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