Repair Exhaust Stack Peel Power Station - Storm Eowyn

Summary

A Freedom of Information request was made to the Manx Utilities Authority regarding procurement details for repairing the Peel Power Station exhaust stack damaged by Storm Eowyn. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing an Expression of Interest document for mechanical services while redacting specific contract values, tender responses, and exemption justifications.

Key Facts

• The request concerns repairs to the Peel Power Station exhaust stack following damage from Storm Eowyn.
• The Manx Utilities Authority classified the outcome as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.
• An Expression of Interest for mechanical and engineering services was issued via the Isle of Man Government Procurement Portal.
• The deadline for submitting expressions of interest was 12 noon on Tuesday 26 March 2024.
• Multiple documents regarding flue caps, steelwork, and RAMS were provided but heavily redacted.

Data Disclosed

• 2026-02-17
• 2026-03-16
• 222 pages
• 36 documents
• 26 March 2024
• 12 noon
• TT2024/02
• RS44763

Exemptions Cited

• Commercial sensitivity (implied by redactions of contract values and tender details)
• Part exempt status confirmed in outcome

Original Request

Please find below a Freedom of Information request in relation to all of the work undertaken on the exhaust stack at Peel Power Station initiated due to the damage caused by Storm Eowyn.

Please provide information relating to the procurement undertaken by the Manx Utilities Authority (MUA) for all of the contractors involved. These are to include but not limited to;

The contractor(s) appointed for supply of steeplejacks,

The contractor(s) appointed for supply of the drone,

The contractor(s) appointed for the manufacture and/or installation of the steel work now in place to support the three flues,

The contractor(s) appointed for the manufacture, repair, and/or installation/removal of the replacement flue,

The contractor(s) appointed for the supply and hire of on Island based cranes,

The contractor(s) appointed for the supply and hire of UK based cranes,

The contractor(s) appointed for waste recycling (materials from old flu cap etc) and other waste from the project.

For all procurements, please provide:

1. Confirmation whether the contract(s) were awarded by open tender, restricted tender, direct award, framework agreement, emergency procurement, or any other route.

2. A copy of all the tender / ITT / RFQ or equivalent procurement documentation issued (if applicable).

3. How the opportunities were disseminated (e.g. public advertisement, direct invitation, pre-existing supplier list, etc.).

4. The number of companies invited to participate for each individual contract/tender and the number that responded.

5. Confirmation whether any single-supplier justification, waiver, exemption or departure from Isle of Man Government Financial Regulations was approved, and if so, the approval documentation.

6. Confirmation of whether any declarations of interest were recorded in relation to officers, board members or contractors involved in the award decision.

7. Copies of any documented pre-procurement engagement, early market engagement, expressions of interest, or communications with the successful supplier(s) prior to formal commencement of the procurement process.

8. The total contract value agreed for each contract/tender and the total amount paid to date.

9. Confirmation of the budget originally allocated for each procurement and whether the final contract value was within the approved budget.

10. The total value for the whole project and the total amount paid to date.

11. Confirmation of the budget originally allocated for the whole project and whether the final project value was within the approved budget.