Tidal Flow Integration- Concept Design- Marine

Descriptions

Overview Inyanga-Tech Ltd is an innovative business start-up developing new methodology for the exploitation of tidal energy on a commercial scale with a focus on efficiency and cost reduction. The company is undertaking a Concept and Feasibility Study on a novel invention for harnessing tidal energy. Tenders are invited to support 1 lot of work supporting this development- Marine Design Consultant. The Concept and Feasibility Study includes a techno-economic analysis of the innovation in the context of a commercial array to assess and challenge the effectiveness of the design process. The project has distinct work packages looking at all aspects of a commercial scale tidal array. The focus of the project is on a 30MW array but optimisation towards 100MW and 200MW commercial arrays will also be considered with a view to techno-economic scaling. During the concept phase other strategies are considered to determine if this is the most viable integration solution- this is analysed against a baseline case. Project Design Philosophy The project is the product of many years of hard-earned experience and the key drivers in developing this project are: 1.The need to reduce complexity thereby reducing costs, improving reliability and improving availability, 2.Creating a competitive market, 3.The need to reduce installation and O&M costs (especially lifecycle O&M costs), 4.The need to reduce balance of plant costs, 5.Better understand the commercial drivers for commercial arrays, 6.Achieving cost reduction and optimisation through weight reduction. Project Summary The Concept and Feasibility phase of the project will kick off on 4th January 2018 and conclude in June 2018. The budget for the Concept and Feasibility Study is 65K GBP. Expression of interest are sought from experienced contractors with a strong track record and understanding of operating in the challenging conditions experienced in high tidal flows as follows: Marine Design Consultant- extensive background experience of operations and design support to projects in the tidal energy sector. A strong understanding of the market drivers in developing a competitive cost of energy. Strong installation and supporting design experience combined with focused design are the key selection criteria. Shortlisted suppliers will be provided with a project summary package on exchange of confidentiality agreements. Deadline for Expressions of Interest and Capability Shortlisting Questionnaire is 06th December 2017 and submission of tenders is 15th December 2017. The project is receiving grant funding and will be governed by compliant procurement process. A Capability Shortlist Questionnaire will be provided on receipt of Expression of Interest.