--- title: "TENDER FOR THE COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CAMOWEN HYDRO SCHEME VIA AN AGREEMENT AND LEASE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048b34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b34.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-18" --- # TENDER FOR THE COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CAMOWEN HYDRO SCHEME VIA AN AGREEMENT AND LEASE Buyer: FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048b34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b34.json) ## Summary Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) is inviting tenders from experienced hydropower specialists for the recommissioning, operation, and management of the Camowen Hydro Scheme in Omagh for a period of 10 years. This open procedure tender falls within the services category, specifically the operation of electrical installations (CPV: 65320000). The tender stage is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 17th September 2024. Key activities will include engineering assessment, regulatory compliance, mechanical and electrical repairs, and ongoing operation and maintenance. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically or in written form by the stipulated deadline. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in hydropower and electrical installations. The project, valued at £900,000, includes potential revenue from selling surplus power to the national grid and generating renewable obligation certificates (ROCs). The successful bidder will also enter into a lease agreement with FODC, offering stable, long-term involvement. Such a contract is ideally suited for businesses with a proven track record in power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment installation, and hydro-mechanical construction. Engaging in this project can enhance the bidder's portfolio and provide a sustainable income stream through power purchase agreements and energy sales. ## Notice Fermanagh and Omagh Council (FODC) invited Tenders from experienced hydropower specialists for the Recommission, Operation and Management of the Camowen Hydro Scheme located in Omagh, for a Period of 10 years. The successful tenderer will recommission the Hydro Scheme, and enter into lease agreement with the Council, which will include a power purchase agreement, whereby the tenderer will supply electricity to the co-located leisure centre at an agreed price point, via the in-situ Council-owned private wire. The objective of the hydro-power facility, is to: * Generate electricity and supply co-located Omagh Leisure Complex; * To sell-off surplus power to the national grid. * To generate and sell renewable obligation certificates (ROC's) for additional revenue. The main works of the project shall include as follows: 1) Engineering assessment and preparation of a repair and recommissioning plan and budget allocation for the hydro scheme. 2) Liaison with all regulatory bodies to achieve regulatory compliance and signoff 3) Full mechanical and electrical repair to achieve stable operation. 4) Recommissioning of the hydro scheme. 5) Ongoing operation and maintenance of the hydro scheme ### Lot Information Lot 1 Fermanagh and Omagh Council (FODC) invited Tenders from experienced hydropower specialists for the Recommission, Operation and Management of the Camowen Hydro Scheme located in Omagh, for a Period of 10 years. The successful tenderer will recommission the Hydro Scheme, and enter into lease agreement with the Council, which will include a power purchase agreement, whereby the tenderer will supply electricity to the co-located leisure centre at an agreed price point, via the in-situ Council-owned private wire. The objective of the hydro-power facility, is to: * Generate electricity and supply co-located Omagh Leisure Complex; * To sell-off surplus power to the national grid. * To generate and sell renewable obligation certificates (ROC's) for additional revenue. The main works of the project shall include as follows: 1) Engineering assessment and preparation of a repair and recommissioning plan and budget allocation for the hydro scheme. 2) Liaison with all regulatory bodies to achieve regulatory compliance and signoff 3) Full mechanical and electrical repair to achieve stable operation. 4) Recommissioning of the hydro scheme. 5) Ongoing operation and maintenance of the hydro scheme Options: Option at the discretion of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to extend he Agreement for a further period of 12 Months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037195-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | £900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | ENNISKILLEN | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT74 7BA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh | | Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh | | Electoral ward | Portora | | Westminster constituency | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | | Delivery location | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09310000 - Electricity - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 45248000 - Construction work for hydro-mechanical structures - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations - 65410000 - Operation of a power plant - 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2024 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037195-2024 - 15 Aug 2024 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.fermanaghomagh.com - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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