4.8MW Substation design and installation
Estimated Value
Up to £1,565,000
Deadline
26 June 2026
Published
27 May 2026
Type
works
Overview
Design and construction of 4.8 MW substation on the island of Eday, Orkney
Key points
- Site layout design.
- Civil design of the substation.
- Electrical design of the substation lighting and small power circuits.
- Electrical design for the balance of plant equipment required to facilitate the power export.
- Electrical design of the site earthing system. Construction works
- Construction of the substation building(s).
- Construction of foundation for SSEN shunt reactor.
- Supply and construction of earthing systems.
- Supply and construction installation of the 33 kV and 11 kV switchgear, and transformer and associated equipment.
- Commissioning of all site equipment.
- Provision of documentation.
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Published
27 May 2026
Submission deadline
26 June 2026
Notice type
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