Planning

PIN Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Torvean Quarry, Inverness

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2025 at 00:00

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

The Highland Council is in the planning stage to procure a developer for the design, build, and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Torvean Quarry in Inverness. This project falls under the General Public Services category, with a focus on goods, and has been classified under CPV codes 65400000 and 71314000. The development is strategically positioned to support distribution network operations and anticipates a grid connection by 31 October 2027. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued, with further details expected on 12 June 2025. Located in the UKM6 region, this initiative underscores a significant milestone in regional sustainability efforts, facilitated by The Highland Council as both the buyer and central purchasing body.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly those with experience in large-scale system integration and energy management. Firms capable of handling the design, construction, and operational management of a BESS are well-suited to compete in this tender. Additionally, businesses who can engage in distribution network modifications and offer innovative solutions for energy storage and distribution would find substantial growth potential by securing this contract. The contract includes long-term involvement with revenue sharing and lease arrangements, offering both financial stability and the chance to partake in a cutting-edge renewable energy initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Torvean Quarry, Inverness

Notice Description

The Highland Council has identified a site for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Highland Council has accepted a grid connection offer and intends to tender for a developer to design, build and operate the facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council has identified the former Torvean Quarry (Inverness) for development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which would support distribution network operations via connection to an existing (collocated) overhead 33kV line. The Highland Council has accepted a grid connection offer provided by the Distribution Network Operator (Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC), for a 9,900 kVA import / 9,900 kW export connection, with an estimated connection date of 31 October 2027 (note that this date is subject to change). The Highland Council intends to tender (via open competition) for a developer to design, build and operate a BESS at the former Torvean Quarry. It is envisaged that the Highland Council would assign the accepted grid connection offer to the contracted party, and that the contracted party would undertake all required contestable distribution network works, in addition to the BESS build. The Highland Council would receive a standing lease payment for occupation of the site, plus an agreed revenue share, throughout the term of the lease (20-40 years). An Option to Lease fee would also be payable, from contract award, until the lease period begins. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to communicate the Highland Council's intention to contract with a developer. The developer should have suitable experience and resources available to meet the full demands of the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531084
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

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
26 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
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
Amy MacCulloch
Contact Email
amy.macculloch5@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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