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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-a92f652b-9f1b-4777-9b0f-53226f37c406

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is currently overseeing the tender titled "Forestry England - Whinlatter Hydroelectric Power Scheme," which focuses on the installation of a hydropower system in Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria. This procurement, classified under construction work (CPV code 45000000), is in the tender stage and was published on 3rd April 2020. The deadline for submissions was 4th March 2020, with the resulting contract scheduled to begin on 25th May 2020 and extend for five years, concluding on 24th May 2025. The total contract value is approximately £225,000.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and renewable energy sectors, particularly those with capabilities in designing, manufacturing, and installing hydropower systems. Businesses that can provide maintenance services post-installation would also be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aligns with growing environmental priorities and the transition towards carbon neutrality.

## 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 five years post commissioning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a515869b-e889-4629-92da-591d8c163b7e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2020 - 24 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a515869b-e889-4629-92da-591d8c163b7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a515869b-e889-4629-92da-591d8c163b7e
  3rd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=485380212
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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