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title: "Supply chain notice: Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Supply chain notice: Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d471241-b0e3-487d-a589-0e363495f9df

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has announced a planning stage procurement opportunity for the supply of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system designed to generate electricity from low-temperature waste heat sources. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Construction work for power plant" (CPV code: 45251100) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the future notice date on 17 January 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,500,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in power plant construction and renewable energy systems. The project requires an ORC system with specific technical specifications, making it well-suited for businesses that specialise in the development and supply of environmentally friendly energy solutions. Given the high-value contract and strategic importance of the Ministry of Defence, organisations capable of delivering innovative and reliable energy technology solutions stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

## Notice

1. General Description Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system designed to generate electricity from low-temperature waste heat sources. It should be capable of operating continuously or intermittently with a CHP engine. 2. Technical Specifications Net Power Output: 200 - 400 kW per unit Thermal Power Absorbed: 1000 - 4500 kW Hot Water Temperature: Minimum 80degC Working Media: Environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-flammable Control System: PLC system / MODBUS TCP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd69968c-922b-4ef9-ac5d-2f01485337e6 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45251100 - Construction work for power plant

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 14:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd69968c-922b-4ef9-ac5d-2f01485337e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd69968c-922b-4ef9-ac5d-2f01485337e6
  21st January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/89196/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=KBS

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