Electricity Supply Board &/or its Subsidiaries, Associates & Joint Venture Partnerships (hereinafter referred to as ESB)

N/A

27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street

Dublin 2

Dublin

IE

Contact person: Paula Carey

E-mail: powergeneration.procurement@esb.ie

Main address: http://www.esb.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377

Electricity

Independent Condition Assessment / Statutory Inspections - ESB Wind Farms

Reference number:  GWM-4345

Frameworks for
1. Independent Condition Assessment Services
2. Statutory Inspections
for ESB Wind Farms on the islands of Ireland and Great Britain.

Independent Condition Assessment for ESB Wind Farms on the Island of Ireland

Lot No:  1

Main site or place of performance:  

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 three 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 & 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.

Please note: this procurement has been cancelled, please refer to Section VI.3 Additional Information for more information.
This Framework will comprise of an initial three year term with the right to extend up to a maximum of a further two years at the sole discretion of the Contracting Entity.

Independent Condition Assessment for ESB Wind Farms on the Island of Great Britain

Lot No:  2

Main site or place of performance:  

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 & 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.

Please note: this procurement has been cancelled, please refer to Section VI.3 Additional Information for more information.
This Framework will comprise of an initial three year term with the right to extend up to a maximum of a further two years at the sole discretion of the Contracting Entity.

Framework 2 for Satutory Inspects for ESB Wind Farms in Ireland and UK

Lot No:  3

Main site or place of performance:  

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.

Please note: this procurement has been cancelled, please refer to Section VI.3 Additional Information for more information.
This Framework will comprise of an initial three year term with the right to extend up to a maximum of a further two years at the sole discretion of the Contracting Entity.

The contract/lot is not awarded

The contract/lot is not awarded

The contract/lot is not awarded

Dear Applicants and Candidates,
We wish to advise that ESB has decided to cancel this current advertised competition for (1) Independent Condition Assessment Services Framework and (2) Statutory Inspections Framework for ESB Wind Farms.
The reason for this decision is that the business case for both frameworks is no longer viable, based on a review of the expected volume of work and the cost versus benefits. ESB has committed to re-evaluate the business case in relation to the framework for statutory inspections for ESB wind farms in the future. If ESB assesses that there is a future revised requirement for these statutory inspection services, we will contact all candidates who submitted a pre-qualification for this framework to advise that we will be starting a new competition.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this decision has caused.

Chief Registrar

Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7

Dublin

IE

Telephone: +353 18886000

Internet address: http://www.courts.ie