Replacement battery inverter system, Isle of Rum

Concepts

• inverters
• inverness
• scotland
• replacement battery inverter system
• existing battery system
• existing system
• sma si5048 inverters
• island of rum
• acid batteries
• remaining power system plant

Location

United Kingdom: Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides

Description

NatureScot wish to appoint a suitable qualified supplier to: - Decommission the existing battery system comprising 72 Rolls lead acid batteries on the Island of Rum, and arrange transport to, and processing by, a suitable recycling facility. - Decommission the existing 9 SMA SI5048 inverters on the Island of Rum, and arrange for re-sale, or transport to, and processing by, a suitable recycling facility. - Design, supply, deliver install, test and commission a new lithium-ion battery-inverter system, using as far as possible existing wiring, with output to closely match the existing system, which is integrated with the remaining power system plant. - Supply as-built documentation and training for four (4) island-based operators. Full details are contained within the attached Statement of Requirements.

Total Quantity or Scope

- Decommission the existing battery system comprising 72 Rolls lead acid batteries on the Island of Rum, and arrange transport to, and processing by, a suitable recycling facility. - Decommission the existing 9 SMA SI5048 inverters on the Island of Rum, and arrange for re-sale, or transport to, and processing by, a suitable recycling facility. - Design, supply, deliver install, test and commission a new lithium-ion battery-inverter system, using as far as possible existing wiring, with output to closely match the existing system, which is integrated with the remaining power system plant. - Supply as-built documentation and training for four (4) island-based operators. … Additional information: All tenders must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, using the secure electronic post-box facility. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to upload your documents.

CPV Codes

• 31155000 - Inverters

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** All tenders must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal using the secure electronic tender post-box. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to upload your documents. 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=672577. 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:672577) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=672577