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SSE Renewables issues notices for Arklow Bank Phase 2

4C Offshore | Tom Russell
By: Tom Russell 30/10/2020 SSE Renewables
SSE Renewables has issued two periodic indicative notices to carry out market sounding for the construction of the Arklow Bank Phase 2 offshore wind project in Ireland. The first notice seeks market sounding for wind turbine installation vessels, including associated services.

Closing Date For Applications is 10th November, with the planned date of publication of the contract being 29th January 2021.

As per the second notice, SSE is seeking market feedback to assist in identifying suitable providers for the transmission and marine works packages for the project. This will include the installation of cables and related products, substation construction work, substation equipment, cable-laying vessel services, as well as other offshore installation services.


Parties must apply by 10th November, while the contract award is expected to be announced on 26th February 2021.

SSE's
Arklow Bank lease area is situated 13 km off the Co. Wicklow coastline, to the east of Arklow, and covers an area approximately 27 km long and 2.5k m wide. Phase One consists of seven turbines, with an overall capacity of 25.2 MW. It started operations in 2004. SSE anticipates that Arklow Bank Phase 2 will commence operations in 2025 and power around half a million homes each year with green energy.

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