Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The project involves the Design, Build, Manage, and Operate (DBMO) of a Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Dublin Airport. The contractor will be responsible for the entirety of the works, including design, construction, integration of technologies, administration, and contractual obligations under an NEC contract.

The scope includes:

• PV System: Approximately 14MW of solar photovoltaic capacity.
• BESS: 20-30MW of Battery Energy Storage System capacity.
• Associated Infrastructure:
• Service roads
• Fencing
• Drainage systems
• CCTV installations
• Lighting
• Appropriate control systems.
• Electrical Network:
• Required 10kV network.
• Associated infrastructure.
• Connection details to the Dardistown substation.
• Project Delivery:
• Design, Build, Manage, and Operate (DBMO) model.
• Adherence to NEC contract terms and administrative requirements.
• Location: Adjacent to Stockdale Lane and Old Stockdale Lane, in the townlands of Cloghran and Nevinstown East, County Dublin.

The contractor will be responsible for the integration of all technologies and meeting all NEC administrative and contractual obligations throughout the process.

3. Background & buyer context

daa plc, the contracting authority, operates Dublin and Cork airports. This procurement aligns with daa's Capital Investment Programme 2020+ (CIP 2020+), approved in December 2022. The programme supports continued growth at Dublin Airport in line with Irish government policy, specifically the National Aviation Policy, which aims to promote Dublin Airport as an international hub. While the delivery timescale of some planned upgrades is under review, there remains an ongoing requirement for capital investment. This RFI seeks to identify suitably qualified contractors for the design, build, and operation of a PV and BESS system to provide on-site renewable electricity at Dublin Airport.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Public Liability: €10 million for each and every claim.
• Employer's Liability: €13 million for each and every claim.
• Professional Indemnity: €10 million for each and every claim.
• Contractors All Risks: Equal to the contract value (value not specified). Bidders must provide evidence of their ability to secure these insurance levels.
• Certifications:
• Energy Management System ISO 50001 (implemented by the Contracting Authority).
• ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent (relevant to services).
• ISO 45001:2018 or equivalent (relevant to services).
• ISO 14001:2015 or equivalent (relevant to services).
• PAS 1192:2013 / ISO 19650:2018 or equivalent (relevant to services).
• ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus (UK standard) or equivalent (for information security management).
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

All members of a consortium must be financially robust and meet the minimum requirements.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The RFI evaluation focuses on the capability, experience, and capacity of the applicant. The key criteria are:

Criterion Weight (%) Sub-criteria