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Published 14 Jan 2021, 17:47 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser Project

Official notice

Authority: MOYLE INTERCONNECTOR LIMITED

GoodsCompetitive dialogue
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 22 Feb 2021
Contract term 1 yr 10 moends 30 Jun 2023 · extension options published · starts 1 Sept 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Moyle Interconnector Limited ("Moyle") is procuring an EPC contract to supply and install a synchronous condenser at its Auchencrosh site in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Moyle, a subsidiary of Mutual Energy Limited, owns and operates a 500MW HVDC electricity interconnector between the electricity networks of Northern Ireland and Scotland, which facilitates the trading of wholesale electricity between the Single Electricity Market in Ireland and Northern Ireland and the GB electricity market.Further details will be provided in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ("PQQ") and / or the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") documents.

CPV: Construction work · Electrical engineering installation works · Electrical installation work · Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus · Electrical installation work of transformers · Electricity distribution and control apparatus · Electricity supply installations · Engineering works and construction works · High voltage installation work · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Installation services of electrical equipment · Installation services of mechanical equipment · +6 more

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The scope of the Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser project as further detailed and…Renewal 1 yr 10 mo

The scope of the Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser project as further detailed and specified in the procurement documents includes all works necessary for the design, detailed design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, transportation; installation, construction, testing, commissioning and provision of:(a) a synchronous condenser with an option for additional inertia to be provided by a flywheel;(b) a transformer for the grid connection at 275kV;(c) a synchronising circuit breaker between the transformer and synchronous condenser;(d) equipment connecting the synchronous condenser, connection transformer and synchronising circuit breaker;(e) all other ancillaries (such as auxiliary supplies, control and protection equipment, switchgear, cooling equipment, pony motor or equivalent, communications systems) required for the operation of the synchronous condenser for the design life;(f) all civil works required at the Auchencrosh site, including enabling civil works associated with an additional 275kV connection bay (the connection equipment will be supplied and installed by others);(g) all required construction permits excluding the Employer’s permits as further detailed in the procurement documents;(h) all required system studies and dynamic models required by the grid operator(s);(i) performance and compliance testing to meet the requirements of the Grid Code;(j) spares (both strategic and operational);(k) an option at Moyle Interconnector Limited’s discretion for operation and maintenance services post taking over for a period consistent with the warranty period and / or extendable up to a further 5 years.Further details will be provided in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.Currency details will be provided in the ITT documents.Grid connection works (excluding civil works) will be carried out by others under a separate contract.Further details of the scope are provided in the PQQ and ITT documents.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 30 Jun 2023 (1 yr 10 mo)
Delivery: Scotland · Auchencrosh, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Extensions: The following fully detailed and priced options may be requested to be submitted:(1) Options for the short circuit capacity (MVA) of the synchronous condenser will be specified in the range between 200MVA and 600MVA details of which will be specified in the PQQ and / or the ITT; (2) Options for additional inertia (MJ) requirements which may be provided by a flywheel will be specified in the PQQ and / or the ITT; and(3) The provision and term of operating and / or maintenance services to be procured for a duration consistent with the warranty period and extendable for a further period up to 5 years will be each be optional at the sole discretion of Moyle Interconnector Limited. · The EPC contract is not subject to renewal with the exception of an option at Moyle’s discretion for operation and maintenance services post taking over for a duration consistent with the warranty period and further extendable for a period up to 5 years.Second stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Details will be described in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).Moyle Interconnector Limited reserves the right to alter or amend the conditions described in the Pre- Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

Legal form for consortia
Moyle Interconnector Limited reserves the right to require bidders in a consortium to take a particular legal form or require a single contractor take primary liability or to require each party in a consortium to take joint and several liability.All members of a joint venture or consortium group (a) must make an application and submit a PQQ, (b) not breach the exclusion grounds specified in the PQQ document and (c) meet all the minimum requirements as specified in the PQQ document.Applicants must provide full details of the proposed consortium arrangements (including the legal form) and proposed contracting structures including key subcontractors.Details of the conditions applied to joint ventures and consortium groups are stated in the PQQ.
Shortlisting
Details will be described in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).Moyle Interconnector Limited reserves the right to alter or amend the conditions described in the Pre- Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive dialogue
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
14 Jan 2021, 17:47 GMT
Last source update
9 Feb 2021, 15:11 GMT
Authority reference
2021/S 000-000806
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-002625
Classification (CPV)
Construction workElectrical engineering installation worksElectrical installation workElectrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatusElectrical installation work of transformersElectricity distribution and control apparatusElectricity supply installationsEngineering works and construction worksHigh voltage installation workInstallation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
+8 moreInstallation services of electrical equipmentInstallation services of mechanical equipment
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM94)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a7a Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Details will be described in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.Moyle Interconnector Limited reserves the right to alter or amend the conditions described in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

Contract terms
Performance terms

Details will be described in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.Moyle Interconnector Limited reserves the right to alter or amend the conditions described in the Pre- Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

Publisher note: Applicants wishing to participate should submit their company name, main contact name and main contact email address to Moyle Project Procurement Manager at email address: mutualtenders@mutual-energy.com.Applicants will then receive a 'Non-Disclosure' Agreement (NDA) which shall be submitted to the Moyle Procurement Manager at email address: mutualtenders@mutual-energy.com.Instructions to register on the In Tend portal will be provided to those economic operators wishing to participate where an 'Expression of Interest' (EOI) can be submitted. The PQQ and subsequent ITT processes will be run using the In Tend portal.After the NDA forms and the expressions of interest have been submitted, the PQQ document will then be made available to candidates including the submission instructions no later than 22 January 2021 or as otherwise specified by Moyle Interconnector Limited. Candidates must submit their respective PQQ submission in accordance with the PQQ instructions no later than 30 days after the issue of the PQQ documents.Following the evaluation of the PQQ submissions in accordance with the PQQ instructions up to four (4) candidates will be shortlisted with the selection criteria specified in PQQ document to proceed to the ITT phase.The ITT phase is expected to be conducted in one single stage. Moyle Interconnector Limited reserves the right to hold further ITT stages including a 'BAFO' round. At the end of the ITT one (1) tenderer will be appointed as the Preferred Bidder in accordance with the award criteria specified in the ITT documents. The award criteria specified in the ITT documents will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender determined by Moyle Interconnector Limited.Moyle Interconnector Limited reserve the right to alter or amend the number of shortlisted candidates to receive the ITT, the conditions and / or the procurement process described in the PQQ and / or the ITT documents.Moyle Interconnector Limited will apply a 'standstill' period of a minimum of 10 days from the day following the date of notification to participating tenderers of the award of contract.The Moyle Interconnector Project procurement process including this Contract Notice shall be governed by the laws of Northern Ireland and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Northern Ireland.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
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Submission deadline
22 Feb 2021, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Deposits and guarantees

Guarantees and Bonds are required and will be described in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.Moyle Interconnector Limited reserves the right to alter or amend the conditions described in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and / or the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

9 Feb 2021 → 1 Sept 2021 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    9 Feb 2021, 15:11 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    22 Feb 2021, 12:00 GMT
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    15 Mar 2021
  4. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2021, 00:00 BST

Notice history

2 releases on Find a Tender
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextII.2.4Description of procurementThe scope of the Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser project as further detailed and specified in the procurement documents includes all works necessary for the design, detailed design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, transportation; installation, construction, testing, commissioning and provision of:(a) a synchronous condenser with an option for additional inertia t…Description of procurementThe scope of the Auchencrosh Synchronous Condenser project as further detailed and specified in the procurement documents includes all works necessary for the design, detailed design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, transportation; installation, construction, testing, commissioning and provision of:(a) a synchronous condenser with an option for additional inertia t…

1 amendment published without a description.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Moyle Interconnector Limited

Contracting authorityElectricity 1st Floor, Arena Building, 85 Ormeau Road, Belfast, Scotland, BT7 1SHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandReview body Belfast

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria