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Orkney Community Wind Farms - Turbine Supply Agreement & Full Service Agreement

Awarded to Nordex UK Ltd.

Orkney Islands Council(buyer)

Published
Published 12 June 2024
Deadline
Closed 15 July 2024

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Overview

Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract worth £39.77 million to Nordex UK Ltd for the supply, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of up to 18 wind turbine generators across three community wind farm sites at Quanterness, Hoy and Faray. The contract, which combines a Turbine Supply Agreement and Full Service Agreement, covers the complete lifecycle from design through to maintenance of the wind energy infrastructure.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£90,000,000
Procedure
Competitive dialogue
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
12 June 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
ElectricityWind turbinesWind turbine generatorsWind farmElectrical installation workHigh voltage installation workRepair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipmentOperation of electrical installations+4 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£39,770,838
Award date
25 June 2025
Contract period
31 March 2025 → 31 December 2030
Contract length
5 years 9 months
Against estimate
56% below
Bids received
3
Winner
  • Nordex UK Ltd.

This contract ends on 31 December 2030.

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About the winner

Nordex UK Ltd.

Based in
Manchester

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

Open and restricted tenders in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 70% · Quality 30%

  • Quality30%
  • Price70%

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Market context

Typical award in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

£113,558

Median of 1,597 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 350.2× the median.

Orkney Islands Council in the last 12 months

27

contracts awarded, worth £20,643,326 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    25 July 2025

  2. Tender Update

    15 July 2024

  3. Contract Notice

    12 June 2024

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