Tender

Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Planning

27 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is currently at the tender stage for its project titled "Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract." This procurement process pertains to the works category, with an estimated value of £18,000,000 GBP. Focused on the energy industry, this contract involves construction activities related to wind farms located in the Orkney Islands, specifically Quanterness on Mainland Orkney and Faray in the North Isles. The procurement process is being conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. Prospective bidders have until 27th August 2025 at 12:00 PM to submit electronic tenders. The procurement aims to secure essential infrastructure components, ensuring operational readiness for joint ventures planned to begin operations in 2028 for Quanterness and 2030 for Faray. These projects contribute to Orkney's commitment toward renewable energy and local sustainability efforts.

Businesses that specialise in civil and electrical construction, project management, or renewable energy infrastructure could find meaningful growth opportunities through this tender. Ideal for companies capable of handling large-scale works and undertaking technical and project management, this contract entails extensive preparation and facilities provision. Firms proficient in creating access roads, foundations for wind turbine generators, and implementing marine offloading facilities should consider bidding. Additionally, since the award criteria focus on technical quality (40%) and price (60%), businesses that can provide competitive pricing without compromising quality stand to benefit. This procurement also opens avenues for generating employment, training opportunities, and delivering community and environmental benefits, creating a symbiotic relationship between the contractor and the local Orkney community.。

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Notice Title

Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is developing Orkney Community Wind Farms, comprising two windfarms in the Orkney Islands. Quanterness wind farm, located on Mainland Orkney (Northwest of Kirkwall), consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Faray wind farm, located on the uninhabited island of Faray in the North isles, consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Both wind farms have obtained all planning consent and grid connection agreements. Quanterness is due to commence operation in June 2028, with Faray commencing operation in May 2030.

Lot Information

Quanterness Wind Farm - ECC

The Balance of Plant works required for Orkney Community Wind Farms is to complete the design and build of the civils and electrical works in advance of the WTG installer. This will include the following works: Project and technical management HSE coordination Provision of required site facilities for staff Permit control Site design (clarifying approved design and implementing) Site clearance, excavation preparation works Access roads and crane pads WTG foundations Substation building and installation Cable ducting, installation and commissioning Maintenance and protection of all installed items during construction phase Site clearance of all materials, equipment etc Snagging and defects lists

Faray Wind Farm - ECI

The Balance of Plant works required for Orkney Community Wind Farms is to complete the design and build of the civils and electrical works in advance of the WTG installer. This will include the following works: Project and technical management HSE coordination Provision of required site facilities for staff Permit control Site design (clarifying approved design and implementing) Site clearance, excavation preparation works Access roads and crane pads Marine Offloading Facilities WTG foundations Substation building and installation Cable ducting, installation and commissioning Maintenance and protection of all installed items during construction phase Site clearance of all materials, equipment etc Snagging and defects lists

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794057
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535578
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

45232220 - Substation construction work

45233226 - Access road construction work

45244000 - Marine construction works

45244200 - Jetties

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Custer
Contact Email
david.custer@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
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
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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