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Stephen Kerr Beatrice Offshore Windfarm. STW Offshore Wind Supply Chain 2 nd February 2010 Inverness. Introduction. Developers & Sites Supply Chain Gaps Contracting Strategies Adding Value. 3. Developers & Sites. The Crown Estate 2009. Current Development Timescales.
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Introduction Developers & Sites Supply Chain Gaps Contracting Strategies Adding Value 3
Developers & Sites The Crown Estate 2009
Contracting Strategies • Developments at early stage • BOWL will work closely with Tier 1 suppliers and contractors in offshore wind to determine the most suitable procurement model:- Single Stage EPIC • Single Stage EPIC with Nominated Supplier Packages • Multiple Package Construction Management • Most likely model Tier 1 suppliers and contractors in the following categories: Onshore Factory / Fabrication – Delivered to Quayside Wind Turbine Manufacture Substructure – e.g. Monopilpile or Jacket Cable Manufacture Electrical Systems Substations – Onshore and Offshore Control System Installation (Marine Coordination, Transport, Install and Hook Up) Commissioning
Contracting • • Understand where you want to fit – who is your customer? • Don’t assume developers understand your technology and capability • Understand their procurement process – Achilles, FPAL, UVDB... Where Will You Add Value? • • Step change in installed cost required • Series production techniques – economies of scale • Innovation – eg structures, installation, control systems, condition monitoring... • Develop technologies – learning from oil & gas experience • Early engagement