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

The Highland Council

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01 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is initiating a tender process for the design, construction, and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the former Torvean Quarry in Inverness, under the procurement category of services. The project aims to enhance distribution network operations through a connection to an existing overhead 33kV line. This opportunity is located in Inverness within the Highlands region, and the key deadline for submissions is set for 11th September 2025. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the energy sector, particularly those with expertise in designing and building energy storage solutions. Companies focusing on renewable energy integration will find this contract particularly appealing due to the nature of the project and its potential for a 20-year lease agreement, which includes a standing lease payment and revenue share. The contract is open for competition, allowing businesses that offer innovative energy solutions and have the capability to undertake substantial projects to compete and grow within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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 years). An Option to Lease fee would also be payable, from contract award, until the lease period begins.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG535998
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F24 - Concession 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

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
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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