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title: "Procurement for the Design, Build, Operation and Maintenance of a Solar PV Plant"
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# Procurement for the Design, Build, Operation and Maintenance of a Solar PV Plant

Buyer: TURNER & TOWNSEND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736416

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## Summary

The procurement process for the design, build, operation, and maintenance of a Solar PV Plant in Aberdeen has been facilitated by Turner & Townsend, serving as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to Absolute Solar and Wind Ltd, and the process is currently in the awarded stage. This initiative is part of the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project, a joint venture between bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited and Aberdeen City Council, aimed at developing a scalable hydrogen production facility powered by renewable energy. Located 2 km south of Aberdeen city centre, the project is classified under the "Energy" industry category within the works procurement category. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, and the contract was signed on 7th July 2025 with a total value of £6,287,300.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in renewable energy, civil engineering, and construction sectors. The successful execution of this contract requires expertise in solar PV technologies, project management, and sustainable energy solutions, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs specialising in these areas. Additionally, this project supports community benefits such as local skill development and contribution towards climate goals, aligning with the Just Transition to Net Zero. Companies with a strong focus on sustainability and local supply chain enhancement will find it advantageous to engage with opportunities like this, bolstering their reputations and expanding their influence in the burgeoning renewable energy market.

## Notice

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility (hydrogen refuelling station) in the city. The hydrogen refuelling station will be powered by renewable energy, including a purpose-built Solar PV Plant. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential bidders of the opportunity to submit a tender to design, build, operate and maintain the Solar PV Plant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub Solar PV Plant will be a ground mounted PV system at the site of the former Ness landfill, which is located 2 km south of Aberdeen city centre, on Coast Road adjacent to Nigg Bay, to the south of Aberdeen Harbour and approximately 4km northeast of Cove Bay. The Contractor should design the solar plant taking into consideration that this is located on a capped landfill site, which still requires safe management by the incumbent waste management contractor via a venting and drainage system. The site will be linked by an underground connection to the hydrogen production plant and vehicle re-fuelling facility. The Works to be undertaken by the Contractor relate to the civil and mechanical construction works of the solar PV plant and all electrical works to (but not including) a metering circuit breaker on site (the Connection Point). The Contractor shall provide: 1. Design, procurement, installation, construction, commissioning and testing for the solar installation Works for the project. 2. Project management of the Works including progress reporting to the Employer. 3. All mechanical infrastructure within the site. 4. Surveys, design, power system, and provide information to support grid compliance studies as required to offload, install, commission, and test. 5. All electrical infrastructure up to (but not including) the onsite metering circuit breaker (Connection Point). This includes PV modules, DC string cabling, AC cabling, transformer and inverters, earthing, lighting, small power and UPS systems. 6. Civil, structural, and building works for the site including transformer stations, ground works, drainage, foundations, access roads, fencing, CCTV, and landscaping. 7. Control infrastructure for the power plant control system including, inter alia, the overarching energy management system, monitoring system, and any other necessary hardware. 8. Provision for the connection of a leased line fibre optic or other communications system to allow for remote access and operation of the site, including communication with the solar farm. Latency and connection speeds to be confirmed by the Employer. 9. Temporary power to all equipment within the site until the grid connection has been made. 10. Commissioning of all equipment supplied and installed to all relevant regulations and standards. 11. Landscaping of the site in accordance with the planning permission. 12. O&M services for the first two years between Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) and Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC). There will be an option to extend the contract for O&M services for an additional 3 years (maximum of 5 years in total). The scope above is not intended to be exhaustive but the Contractor will be required to deliver all plant and systems necessary to safely operate the solar PV plant in the market described above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536928 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,287,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TURNER & TOWNSEND |
| Additional buyers | BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 1YL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE SOLAR AND WIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 45251100 - Construction work for power plant
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536928
- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536914
- 1 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG484918
- 25 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484467
- 29 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482378

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482378
  Procurement for the Design, Build, Operation and Maintenance of a Solar PV Plant - bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility (hydrogen refuelling station) in the city. The hydrogen refuelling station will be powered by renewable energy, including a purpose-built Solar PV Plant. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential bidders of the opportunity to submit a tender to design, build, operate and maintain the Solar PV Plant.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536928
  Procurement for the Design, Build, Operation and Maintenance of a Solar PV Plant
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536914
  Procurement for the Design, Build, Operation and Maintenance of a Solar PV Plant - bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility (hydrogen refuelling station) in the city. The hydrogen refuelling station will be powered by renewable energy, including a purpose-built Solar PV Plant. The purpose of this notice is to inform potential bidders of the opportunity to submit a tender to design, build, operate and maintain the Solar PV Plant.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736416
- https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com
- https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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