--- title: "OpenHydro platform decommissioning" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD" published: "2024-02-28" --- # OpenHydro platform decommissioning Buyer: EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674.json) ## Summary The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd is inviting tenders for the decommissioning of the OpenHydro platform located at the tidal test site of Fall of Warnes in Orkney. The main procurement category is services and the deadline for submission has been extended to 8th March 2024. Suppliers interested in the services sector and experienced in marine engineering or construction activities suitable for offshore decommissioning projects are encouraged to participate in the tender process. This decommissioning tender by EMEC offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the marine energy sector. Companies with expertise in platform removal, cable disconnection, and subsea testing are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a focus on quality and price criteria for selecting the winning bid. This public procurement presents a chance for businesses to engage in sustainable energy initiatives and expand their portfolio in marine infrastructure projects. ## Notice Decommission fully the OpenHydro test platform at our tidal test site of Fall of Warnes, Orkney. Removal of platform, disconnection and testing of 11 kV subsea cable. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To decommission fully the OpenHydro test platform at our tidal test site of Fall of Warnes on berth 4, Orkney Islands Contractor's scope of work shall include, but is not to be limited, to: - Preparation of suitable method and risk assessment to conduct the tasks, including necessary visit to the platform. - Removal of all the top structure including gantry, winches, container - Removal of the two drilled grouted piles - flush to the seabed - Disconnection of the 11 kV marine cable attached to the West pile and terminating the cable with a suitable test end provided by EMEC. - Test the marine cable (test suite provided by EMEC). - Make the removed top sections of the piles available to EMEC on Hatston quay or agreed alternative for forensic decommissioning purposes. - Clearance of sea bed site to the level required by Marine Scotland, final video survey of the site, and report detailing the "as left" status. - Dispose of all the top structure including the container and piles. - Provide insurance documents. - Provide H&S documents. - Provide method statement and cost breakdown for the works. Full details given in ITT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499698 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD | | Locality | ORKNEY | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW16 3AW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499698 - 18 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496728 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=8 28th February 2024 - CAD drawing showing the site and the current position of the cables, UTM 30 N - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=7 22nd February 2024 - 2022 inspection report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=6 22nd February 2024 - Pirelli cable datasheet - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=5 22nd February 2024 - Cable end diagram - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=4 22nd February 2024 - Technical requirements for the design, development and testing of EMEC cable end terminations. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=3 22nd February 2024 - This document accompanies which specifies requirements for testing EMEC subsea power cables. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=2 22nd February 2024 - This document sets limits for high voltage testing of subsea cables, to safeguard cable integrity. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496728&idx=1 18th January 2024 - ITT OpenHydro decommissioning - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496728 OpenHydro platform decommissioning - Decommission fully the OpenHydro test platform at our tidal test site of Fall of Warnes, Orkney. Removal of platform, disconnection and testing of 11 kV subsea cable. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.emec.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=754674 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=754674 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754674.json.