Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) Demonstrator Plant
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-079721 · Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (t/a BEC)
Open until 9 December 2026, estimated value £1,600,000.
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Description
Energy Coast West Cumbria Limited, trading as BEC, invites tenders for the design, manufacture and supply of a factory-integrated, modular Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) demonstrator plant for the BEST CAES project at Westlakes Science Park, West Cumbria. The requirement comprises an above-ground, transportable system incorporating compression, thermal storage, expansion equipment, compressed-air storage vessels, power electronics and controls, together with specified testing, documentation, training and warranty support. Required performance includes 0.333 MW charging, 1.0 MW discharge and a minimum electrical round-trip efficiency of 80%. The maximum contract budget is £1,600,000 excluding VAT, with operational handover required by 30 June 2028. Long-term paid maintenance and supplementary rapid-response hardware are excluded from this award. The procurement will follow an open procedure and is subject to funding, planning permissions and necessary approvals.
Award criteria
| Type | Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 1. Technical solution and performance | 30% |
| Price | 6. Total price | 30% |
| Quality | 2. Delivery, installation and commissioning | 15% |
| Quality | 3. Technical assurance and risk management | 10% |
| Quality | 4. Operation, maintenance and through-life support | 10% |
| Quality | 5. Project management and governance | 5% |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 104461-2026 | 4 November 2026 |
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- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 9 December 2026, 12:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £1,600,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (t/a BEC) (United Kingdom).
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