4.8MW Substation design and installation

A Tender Notice
by EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
20 month
Value
2M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
27 May 2026
Delivery
03 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Deadline
26 Jun 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Fall or Warness, Eday, Orkney Islands

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

Design and construction of 4.8 MW substation on the island of Eday, Orkney

Total Quantity or Scope

We wish to appoint a contractor to design, procure, install and commission a 4.8 MW onshore tidal generation substation. Design Works - Site layout design. - Civil design of the substation. - Electrical design of the substation lighting and small power circuits. - Electrical design for the balance of plant equipment required to facilitate the power export. - Electrical design of the site earthing system. Construction works - Construction of the substation building(s). - Construction of foundation for SSEN shunt reactor. - Supply and construction of earthing systems. - Supply and construction installation of the 33 kV and 11 kV switchgear, and transformer and associated equipment. - Commissioning of all site equipment. - Provision of documentation.

Award Criteria

Experience of contractor 20.0
Proposed methodology / technical offering 30.0
Availability/proposed schedule 20.0
Cost / value for money 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 45232220 - Substation construction work
  • 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
  • 45232221 - Transformer substation

Indicators

  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832574. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:832574) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832574

Reference

  • FTS 049902-2026

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