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title: "Forestry England - Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme"
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# Forestry England - Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f7e6c9f-663e-4020-84cc-8ed42fde0f3f

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking tenders for the "Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme," a project aimed at installing a small-scale hydropower system in Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria. This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 11 May 2020. The successful bidder will be responsible for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and maintenance of a suitable turbine, with the contract slated to commence on 8 June 2020 and run until 7 June 2024. The tender is open for applications, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate in this process. 

This opportunity to supply and maintain an integral component of a renewable energy project positions businesses well to contribute to the carbon-free objectives of Forestry England. Companies specialising in electrical machinery, particularly those experienced in hydropower systems, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially leveraging this contract to enhance their portfolio and extend their market reach within the energy sector.

## Notice

Forestry England (FE) has developed a scheme for the installation of a small-scale, high head hydropower system, with the maximum possible generating capacity (expected to be circa 140kW) within Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria. The purpose of the scheme is to transfer the Whinlatter site into a carbon free, net energy producer. An outline scheme has been granted planning permission, consisting of an inlet structure, penstock, turbine house and outlet, with electrical connections into both the Whinlatter Visitor Centre and into Thornthwaite, for export to the National Grid. Detailed design is currently in progress for the overall scheme with the turbine specification and requirements set out below. This tender is for the award of a Contract for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and the planned and reactive maintenance of a suitable turbine. The maintenance service will be for an initial period of four years post commissioning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af735c72-685c-465c-9714-f9f0e067c950 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2020 - 7 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2020 at 06:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af735c72-685c-465c-9714-f9f0e067c950

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af735c72-685c-465c-9714-f9f0e067c950
  11th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Electrical-machinery%2C-apparatus%2C-equipment-and-consumables%3B-Lighting./VK47F642EP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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