Ballycronanmore Synchronous Condenser Project

Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) issued under section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. This Notice has been published through Mutual Energy Limited, however we reserve the right to change the Contracting Authority. The Authority intends to undertake structured preliminary market engagement in respect of a proposed procurement for: Ballycronanmore Synchronous Condenser Project The purpose of this engagement is to: • Inform procurement strategy and lotting structure • Assess market capability and capacity • Refine technical requirements • Understand commercial and risk allocation models • Assess programme deliverability • Promote competition and innovation This notice does not commence a procurement and does not constitute a call for competition. The Authority is considering procuring one or more grid-connected synchronous condenser units to be located in Northern Ireland to provide: • System inertia (MW·s) • Short-circuit contribution • Voltage support / reactive power capability Indicative Technical Parameters (Subject to Change) • Inertia target: Between 900MW.s and 4,000 MW·s (indicative) • Grid connection voltage: 275kV • Transformer rating: approx. 260 MVA (indicative) The Authority is considering an EPC or EPC-wrap contracting model but seeks market feedback. The scope of the project will be detailed and specified in the procurement documents includes all works necessary for the design, detailed design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, transportation; installation, construction, integration, testing, commissioning and provision of: • a synchronous condenser and (if applicable) associated flywheel; • overall system design; • all auxiliaries required for the full operation of a synchronous condenser and flywheel; • all balance of plant and equipment necessary for the operation of a synchronous condenser including step-up transformer/s, auxiliary transformer/s, switchgear; • all civil works including civil designs and foundations; • 275kV grid connection including high voltage cable system; • performance and compliance testing; • spares (both strategic and operational); and • an option at the authorities discretion for long term maintenance services - duration to be specified. Further details of the scope will be provided in the tender documents.