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title: "Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794057"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-28"
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# Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794057

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is currently at the tender stage for its project titled "Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract." This procurement process pertains to the works category, with an estimated value of £18,000,000 GBP. Focused on the energy industry, this contract involves construction activities related to wind farms located in the Orkney Islands, specifically Quanterness on Mainland Orkney and Faray in the North Isles. The procurement process is being conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. Prospective bidders have until 27th August 2025 at 12:00 PM to submit electronic tenders. The procurement aims to secure essential infrastructure components, ensuring operational readiness for joint ventures planned to begin operations in 2028 for Quanterness and 2030 for Faray. These projects contribute to Orkney's commitment toward renewable energy and local sustainability efforts.

Businesses that specialise in civil and electrical construction, project management, or renewable energy infrastructure could find meaningful growth opportunities through this tender. Ideal for companies capable of handling large-scale works and undertaking technical and project management, this contract entails extensive preparation and facilities provision. Firms proficient in creating access roads, foundations for wind turbine generators, and implementing marine offloading facilities should consider bidding. Additionally, since the award criteria focus on technical quality (40%) and price (60%), businesses that can provide competitive pricing without compromising quality stand to benefit. This procurement also opens avenues for generating employment, training opportunities, and delivering community and environmental benefits, creating a symbiotic relationship between the contractor and the local Orkney community.。

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is developing Orkney Community Wind Farms, comprising two windfarms in the Orkney Islands. Quanterness wind farm, located on Mainland Orkney (Northwest of Kirkwall), consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Faray wind farm, located on the uninhabited island of Faray in the North isles, consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Both wind farms have obtained all planning consent and grid connection agreements. Quanterness is due to commence operation in June 2028, with Faray commencing operation in May 2030.

### Lot Information

Quanterness Wind Farm - ECC

The Balance of Plant works required for Orkney Community Wind Farms is to complete the design and build of the civils and electrical works in advance of the WTG installer. This will include the following works: Project and technical management HSE coordination Provision of required site facilities for staff Permit control Site design (clarifying approved design and implementing) Site clearance, excavation preparation works Access roads and crane pads WTG foundations Substation building and installation Cable ducting, installation and commissioning Maintenance and protection of all installed items during construction phase Site clearance of all materials, equipment etc Snagging and defects lists

Faray Wind Farm - ECI

The Balance of Plant works required for Orkney Community Wind Farms is to complete the design and build of the civils and electrical works in advance of the WTG installer. This will include the following works: Project and technical management HSE coordination Provision of required site facilities for staff Permit control Site design (clarifying approved design and implementing) Site clearance, excavation preparation works Access roads and crane pads Marine Offloading Facilities WTG foundations Substation building and installation Cable ducting, installation and commissioning Maintenance and protection of all installed items during construction phase Site clearance of all materials, equipment etc Snagging and defects lists

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535578 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45232220 - Substation construction work
- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 45244200 - Jetties

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535578
- 27 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526952

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535578&idx=3
  28th July 2025 - SPD Appendix C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535578&idx=4
  28th July 2025 - Schedule One
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535578&idx=1
  28th July 2025 - SPD Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535578&idx=2
  28th July 2025 - SPD Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526952&idx=5
  12th June 2025 - Meet the Buyer Q&A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526952&idx=4
  12th June 2025 - Meet the Buyer Presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526952&idx=3
  1st May 2025 - Meet the Buyer Event Agenda
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526952&idx=2
  1st May 2025 - Meet the Buyer Event Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526952&idx=1
  27th March 2025 - OCWF Balance of Plant Meet the Buyer Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526952
  Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract - Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is developing Orkney Community Wind Farms, comprising two windfarms in the Orkney Islands. Quanterness wind farm, located on Mainland Orkney (Northwest of Kirkwall), consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Faray wind farm, located on the uninhabited island of Faray in the North isles, consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Both wind farms have obtained all planning consent and grid connection agreements. Quanterness is due to commence operation in June 2028, with Faray commencing operation in May 2030.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535578
  Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract - Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is developing Orkney Community Wind Farms, comprising two windfarms in the Orkney Islands. Quanterness wind farm, located on Mainland Orkney (Northwest of Kirkwall), consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Faray wind farm, located on the uninhabited island of Faray in the North isles, consisting of six circa 4.8 MW Wind Turbine Generators. Both wind farms have obtained all planning consent and grid connection agreements. Quanterness is due to commence operation in June 2028, with Faray commencing operation in May 2030.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805396
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794057
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=805396

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