---
title: "Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2022-12-20"
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# Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376

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## Summary

The Highland Council, located in Inverness, UK, has issued a planning tender for the "Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing" within the services industry category. This tender aims to secure a direct supply for charging electric ferries at the Corran Ferry crossing in Lochaber. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 6th March 2023, focusing on innovative approaches to supplying 100% renewable energy with expected daily demand between 4.5mW and 8mW.

This tender opportunity by The Highland Council presents a strategic partnership for businesses in the renewable energy sector. Companies capable of providing renewable electricity on a 24-hour basis and demonstrating expertise in delivering innovative projects are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers the chance to be part of a major transport decarbonization project involving the replacement of diesel ferries with electric ones, showcasing a long-term potential working relationship with the Council in delivering sustainable solutions.

## Notice

Direct Supply of Renewable Energy to provide charging for electric ferries at the Corran Ferry crossing, Lochaber.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Council are currently developing a major transport decarbonisation project through the replacement of two diesel ferries that operate across the Corran Narrows of Loch Linnhe, with two battery driven electric ferries. As part of this innovative project The Highland Council are looking for a partner in the renewable energy sector to secure a direct supply for the charging of the vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467257 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467257

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467257
  Direct Supply of Renewable Energy - Corran Ferry Crossing - Direct Supply of Renewable Energy to provide charging for electric ferries at the Corran Ferry crossing, Lochaber.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=717376
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717376

## Provenance

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