--- title: "Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035728" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035728" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035728.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035728.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DRAX POWER LTD" published: "2022-07-28" --- # Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK. Buyer: DRAX POWER LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035728 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035728) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035728.json) ## Summary Drax Power Ltd is seeking expressions of interest for the construction of a new 600MW Pumped Storage Hydro Project located in Scotland, UK. This procurement process, currently at the planning stage, involves companies with proven capabilities in pump storage power station design and construction. Key dates indicate that geotechnical investigations are set to commence in Q4 2022, leading into detailed design works, with the main construction phase scheduled to start in Q4 2025. The project falls under engineering works and construction activities, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their interest via the provided email address. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale engineering and construction projects, particularly those with experience in hydropower and renewable energy solutions. Companies that can provide Owners Engineer support during the FEED stages or possess the capacity for complex construction operations will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, firms engaged in groundwork, infrastructure development, and logistical support for large-scale projects will find significant avenues for collaboration and growth as this ambitious hydro development progresses. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought from globally experienced pump storage power station designers and construction execution companies & consortia who have proven capabilities to deliver a new build 600MW Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK. Geotechnical investigations commence from Q4 2022 in support of a FEED study and eventual detailed design works. The construction phase starts in Q4 2025. Project Description; The physical construction works include the construction of a new intake structure within an operational upper reservoir connected via new hydraulic tunnel systems to the powerhouse complex excavated in quartz dolorite rock 400m below ground level. The powerhouse will be a series of underground caverns containing reversible pump-turbines, motor-generators and associated equipment including transformers and switchgear. A new tailrace tunnel will be constructed from the powerhouse to a new outfall structure in an existing lower reservoir. A vertical ventilation shaft from the powerhouse will connect through to an expanded existing above ground sub-station complex. A new 1.45km main access tunnel will link the powerhouse to a new jetty constructed along the lower reservoir. Forming the main access tunnel portal will require the diversion of a trunk road. The construction spoil is planned to be taken out through the mountain to the jetty and stored prior to off-site removal. New administration and workshop buildings will be built on the jetty. Existing access roads will be upgraded together with the construction of new roads as required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Expressions of interest are sought from globally experienced pump storage power station designers and construction execution companies & consortia who have proven capabilities to deliver a new build 600MW Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Scotland, UK. Geotechnical investigations commence from Q4 2022 in support of a FEED study and eventual detailed design works. The construction phase starts in Q4 2025. Project Description; The physical construction works include the construction of a new intake structure within an operational upper reservoir connected via new hydraulic tunnel systems to the powerhouse complex excavated in quartz dolorite rock 400m below ground level. The powerhouse will be a series of underground caverns containing reversible pump-turbines, motor-generators and associated equipment including transformers and switchgear. A new tailrace tunnel will be constructed from the powerhouse to a new outfall structure in an existing lower reservoir. A vertical ventilation shaft from the powerhouse will connect through to an expanded existing above ground sub-station complex. A new 1.45km main access tunnel will link the powerhouse to a new jetty constructed along the lower reservoir. Forming the main access tunnel portal will require the diversion of a trunk road. The construction spoil is planned to be taken out through the mountain to the jetty and stored prior to off-site removal. New administration and workshop buildings will be built on the jetty. Existing access roads will be upgraded together with the construction of new roads as required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020708-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 28 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Oct 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DRAX POWER LTD | | Locality | SELBY | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO8 9PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | | Westminster constituency | Selby | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works ## Release History - 28 Jul 2022 at 18:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020708-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.drax.com - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43133 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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