Wind farm

Tender description

Frameworks for 1. Independent Condition Assessment Services, 2. Statutory Inspections. for ESB Wind Farms on the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. Framework 1 Lot 1: This will cover wind farms in operation or under development or developed/acquired during the term of the framework on the island of Ireland (i.e. in any location in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). There are 3 Options for Framework 1, Lot 1 as follows: Option 1: Full Condition Assessment for the high level scope outlined below: o Inspection Type A consisting of a general wind turbine visual inspection/snagging, including but not limited to assessment of foundation inspection; tower structure; nacelle assembly; drivetrain; brakes; pitch system; safety systems; wind measurement; control system; converter; auxiliary cabinets; cabling; etc. o Inspection Type B Blade inspection, consisting of options for the following, where possible: ground and/or Nacelle based telescopic photo using a high power camera; rope access inspection; crane/man basket inspection; UAV/Drone or robot; aural inspection; measurement and inspection of lightning detection system (continuity/resistance); cleaning; repair works, including provision of required consumables (please state limitations in scope of supply). o Inspection Type C Gearbox Inspection, including, but not limited to: Full endoscope inspection; oil sampling and analysis; vibration analysis (to include sample points on generator and LSS bearing). o Inspection Type D Generator and Converter, including, but not limited to: insulation resistance; polarization index; thermographic inspection. The exact scope of each Type A — D above will be refined as part of the tendering process and will form part of the technical review in all submitted tenders. Option 2: Provision of Inspection types A, C and D only, as above Option 3: Provision of Inspection type B only. Framework 1 Lot 2: This will cover wind farms in operation or under development or developed/acquired during the term of the framework on the island of Great Britain (i.e. in any location England, Scotland and Wales). There are three Options for Framework 1, Lot 2 as follows: Option 1: Full Condition Assessment for the high level scope outlined below: o Inspection Type A consisting of a general wind turbine visual inspection/snagging, including but not limited to assessment of foundation inspection; tower structure; nacelle assembly; drivetrain; brakes; pitch system; safety systems; wind measurement; control system; converter; auxiliary cabinets; cabling; etc. o Inspection Type B Blade inspection, consisting of options for the following, where possible: ground and/or Nacelle based telescopic photo using a high power camera; rope access inspection; crane/man basket inspection; UAV/Drone or robot; aural inspection; measurement and inspection of lightning detection system (continuity/resistance); cleaning; repair works, including provision of required consumables (please state limitations in scope of supply). o Inspection Type C Gearbox Inspection, including, but not limited to: Full endoscope inspection; oil sampling and analysis; vibration analysis (to include sample points on generator and LSS bearing). o Inspection Type D Generator and Converter, including, but not limited to: insulation resistance; polarization index; thermographic inspection. The exact scope of each Type A — D above will be refined as part of the tendering process and will form part of the technical review in all submitted tenders. Option 2: Provision of Inspection types A, C and D only, as above Option 3: Provision of Inspection type B only. Framework 2: This tender will be a single lot covering all Wind Farms in operation or under development or developed/acquired during the term of the framework and under development on the island of Ireland and the island of Great Britain. The high level scope for this framework includes the provision of all checks, inspections and/or tests in any Statutory Instrument that are a legal requirement applicable to ESB Wind Farms in locations in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, as required by jurisdiction, including but not limited to: o Inspection Type E — General — Service crane/winch, — Ladders, — Fall arrest systems, including anchor points, — Hydraulic accumulators, — Fire extinguishers (including first aid kits), — Personal Protective Equipment. o Inspection Type F — Service Lift — Including certification of supporting beam and all lift associated components o Inspection Type G — Met Mast — Fit to climb certification, including fall arrest systems and anchor points.