--- title: "Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Torvean Quarry, Inverness" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Torvean Quarry, Inverness Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is initiating a tender process for the design, construction, and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the former Torvean Quarry in Inverness, under the procurement category of services. The project aims to enhance distribution network operations through a connection to an existing overhead 33kV line. This opportunity is located in Inverness within the Highlands region, and the key deadline for submissions is set for 11th September 2025. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, with electronic submissions accepted through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the energy sector, particularly those with expertise in designing and building energy storage solutions. Companies focusing on renewable energy integration will find this contract particularly appealing due to the nature of the project and its potential for a 20-year lease agreement, which includes a standing lease payment and revenue share. The contract is open for competition, allowing businesses that offer innovative energy solutions and have the capability to undertake substantial projects to compete and grow within the public sector marketplace. ## Notice The Highland Council has identified a site for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Highland Council has accepted a grid connection offer and intends to tender for a developer to design, build and operate the facility. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Highland Council has identified the former Torvean Quarry (Inverness) for development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which would support distribution network operations via connection to an existing (collocated) overhead 33kV line. The Highland Council has accepted a grid connection offer provided by the Distribution Network Operator (Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC), for a 9,900 kVA import / 9,900 kW export connection, with an estimated connection date of 31 October 2027 (note that this date is subject to change). The Highland Council intends to tender (via open competition) for a developer to design, build and operate a BESS at the former Torvean Quarry. It is envisaged that the Highland Council would assign the accepted grid connection offer to the contracted party, and that the contracted party would undertake all required contestable distribution network works, in addition to the BESS build. The Highland Council would receive a standing lease payment for occupation of the site, plus an agreed revenue share, throughout the term of the lease (20 years). An Option to Lease fee would also be payable, from contract award, until the lease period begins. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG535998 | | Notice type | OJEU - F24 - Concession 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG535998 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=25 1st August 2025 - Appendix 4 Specification Rev H - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=26 1st August 2025 - Appendix 5 Award Questionnaire Rev E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=27 1st August 2025 - Appendix 6 Pricing Schedule Rev D - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=28 1st August 2025 - Appendix 7 Declaration Rev C - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=29 1st August 2025 - Heads of Terms Option Lease Torvean Quarry - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=17 1st August 2025 - 250221 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=18 1st August 2025 - Social Value Charter for Renewables Investment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=19 1st August 2025 - Torvean Former Quarry - Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=20 1st August 2025 - Torvean Former Quarry - Proposed Location Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=21 1st August 2025 - 1 ITT Rev I - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=22 1st August 2025 - Appendix 1 Statement of Req Rev I - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=23 1st August 2025 - Appendix 2 Fair Work Rev C - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=24 1st August 2025 - Appendix 3 Bidder Climate Change Plan Rev D - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=9 1st August 2025 - 2310 FBH005 Grid Connection Offer - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=10 1st August 2025 - 080130 SSSI 1557 Citation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=11 1st August 2025 - 080130 SSSI 1557 Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=12 1st August 2025 - 080130 SSSI 1557 Operations Requiring Consent - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=13 1st August 2025 - 230528 Registered Land Title - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=14 1st August 2025 - 231102 Grid App Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=15 1st August 2025 - 231102 Total Installed Capacity Drawing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=16 1st August 2025 - 250207 Drone footage of site - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=5 1st August 2025 - 2024 Biodiversity Enhancement Planning Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=6 1st August 2025 - 2024-27 Delivery Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=7 1st August 2025 - 2025 Topographical Survey 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=8 1st August 2025 - 2025 Topographical Survey - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=4 1st August 2025 - 2022-27 Administration Prog - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=3 1st August 2025 - 2022 NFCC Planning Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=2 1st August 2025 - 2019 Torvean and Ness-side Development - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG535998&idx=1 1st August 2025 - 2012 Highland Wide Local Development Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG535998 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Torvean Quarry, Inverness - The Highland Council has identified a site for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Highland Council has accepted a grid connection offer and intends to tender for a developer to design, build and operate the facility. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=801350 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=801350 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000801350. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801350.json.