Oweninny Power 2 DAC, the contracting entity, is a joint venture company formed between Bord na Móna Energy Ltd and ESB Wind Development Ltd. Oweninny Power DAC has developed the first phase of a Wind Farm at Oweninny, Bellacorick, Co. Mayo. The contracting entity now intends to procure works, supplies and services related to electrical balance of plant (EBOP) for the Oweninny Phase 2 wind farm project.

Oweninny Phase 2 wind farm is an 83 MW project located adjacent to the existing 89 MW Oweninny Phase 1 project. The contracting entity plans to develop the phase 2 project commencing in 2020.

The contracting entity intends to procure works, supplies and services related to electrical balance of plant for the Oweninny Phase 2 wind farm project.

The scope of work for contract shall include the design, procurement and installation for the following non-exhaustive list, however tenders should note that the detailed scope and contracting strategy will be determined at tender stage:

1) EBOP civil works;

2) Earthing system for complete station and OEM plant areas;

3) Auxiliary power supplies;

4) Mechanical and electrical services;

5) Grid connection works – underground cable or overhead line as required;

6) HV end masts or cable connection terminations;

7) Grid transformer;

8) Neutral earthing resistor;

9) MV cable MV cable network;

10) MV switchgear MV switchgear;

11) Connection of Main LV and Standby supply;

12) Fibre optic cable network;

13) Control and protection as per employers specifications;

14) Connection to revenue metering;

15) Installation and wiring of OEM cabinets;

16) Installation and wiring of employers SCADA cabinets;

17) Studies if specified;

18) Design process and procedures;

19) Testing and commissioning;

20) Implementation of employers electrical transfer procedures including SAP;

21) Operations and maintenance requirements;

22) Permanent telecommunications for site;

23) Fulfilling role of PSCS or principal contractor during all or part of the Works, which may include other parties on site;

24) Met mast procurement and erection if required, including foundation and crane hardstanding.

Some post construction works/services during the project operational phase may also be included in the scope of the contract.