ESB Energy Projects Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) Irish Framework

ESB intends to procure works, supplies and services through a framework agreement related to electrical balance of plant (EBOP) for energy projects, including but not limited to solar farms, battery storage, wind farms, energy from waste, gas turbine or other energy projects acquired or built during the term of the framework, including joint venture or subsidiary developments.

The Island of IRELAND.

ESB is seeking expressions of interest for works, supplies and services through a framework agreement related to electrical balance of plant (EBOP) for energy projects, including but not limited to solar farms, battery storage, wind farms, energy from waste, gas turbine or other energy projects acquired or built during the term of the framework, including joint venture or subsidiary developments.

ESB plans to develop the projects commencing in 2019, through a pipeline of greenfield projects which are currently going through the consenting process. The size of individual projects is expected to typically range between 5 MW and 100 MW, although some projects could be outside this range. The location of these proposed projects is expected to be on the Island of Ireland. Typically the scope of work for this framework shall include the design, procurement and installation for the following non-exhaustive list, however tenders should note that the detailed scope and contracting strategy for each project will be determined at the mini-tender stage:

1) EBOP civil works;

2) earthing system for complete station and OEM plant areas;

3) auxiliary power supplies;

4) mechanical and electrical services;

5) grid connection works — underground cable or overhead line as required;

6) HV End Masts or cable connection terminations;

7) grid transformer;

8) neutral earthing resistor;

9) MV cable network;

10) MV switchgear;

11) connection of main LV and standby supply;

12) fibre optic cable network;

13) control and protection as per employers specifications;

14) connection to revenue metering;

15) installation and wiring of OEM cabinets;

16) installation and wiring of employers SCADA cabinets;

17) studies if specified;

18) design process and procedures;

19) testing and commissioning;

20) implementation of employers electrical transfer procedures including SAP;

21) operations and maintenance requirements;

22) permanent telecommunications for site;

23) fulfilling role of PSCS or Principal Contractor during all or part of the Works, which may include other parties on-site;

24) met mast procurement and erection if required, including foundation and crane hardstanding.

Some post construction works/services during the project operational phase may also be included in the framework scope.

This procurement competition is intended to establish a multi-party framework agreement. It is expected that the framework will contain seven (7) suitably qualified service providers. The framework term will compromise of a five (5) year initial term, with the option, at the contracting entity's own discretion, to extend up to a maximum of a further 3 years.

ESB Energy Projects Electrical Balance of Plant Irish Framework

ESB Energy Projects Electrical Balance of Plant Irish Framework

ESB Energy Projects Electrical Balance of Plant Irish Framework

ESB Energy Projects Electrical Balance of Plant Irish Framework

ESB Energy Projects Electrical Balance of Plant Irish Framework

ESB Energy Projects Electrical Balance of Plant Irish Framework

It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition (eTenders Ref No 151835). Registration is free of charge. Interested parties must register their interest for the PQQ on the eTenders website. Once you have registered your interest please forward a message in eTenders to request the PQQ documentation and the documentation will then be forwarded to you. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. Please note that a clarification log will be added to the PQQ documentation to record clarification queries received and the responses. You should check the log regularly for updates. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. Further information on this procurement competition is set out in the pre-qualification documentation available on request.