Orkney Community Wind Farms (OCWF) - Balance of Plant Contract

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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 1: 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 Orkney Islands Council proposes to enter into a Balance of Plant contract for the civil and electrical works to build out Quanterness Wind Farm, with the option for the successful Contractor to also enter into a Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for Faray Wind Farm to assist with the design, planning and discharge of consents for Faray which includes the design and build of a new landing jetty on the uninhabited island. A decision on whether to enter into a Balance of Plant contract for the civil and electrical works to built out Faray Wind Farm will be subject to future investment decision by the Council.. Note estimated value of this procurement is based on Quanterness BOP and Faray also being progressed to BOP.