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.

Data Tables (76)

Full Response Text

Ref: TT2024/02 Page 1 of 1

Expressions of Interest (Tender)

The Supply of Mechanical and Engineering Services The Manx Utilities Authority is a statutory authority providing electricity, wholesale natural gas and clean water and processes waste water on the Isle of Man. This means that Manx Utilities is a wholly owned statutory authority of the Isle of Man Government. The Authority invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced and capable mechanical contractors to provide mechanical and engineering services to the Authority.

Manx Utilities Power Systems Team operates and maintains High Voltage Generation equipment on four sites on the Isle of Man and requires the services of a Mechanical Welding and Fabrication company with extensive experience of working in an industrial environment.
This work is diverse in nature and may involve the design, manufacture and installation of load bearing structures, repairs to building cladding at high levels, coded welding on pressure pipework, work inside confined spaces, bulk storage tank cleaning and repairs and work adjacent to live power generation equipment. The suitable contractor should have sufficient on Island resources and experience to provide a rapid response to urgent issues and work safely in hazardous environments.

Should you feel that your organisation can fulfil these requirements and you wish to participate in this tender exercise please Express an Interest on the Isle of Man Government Procurement Portal at the following website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Home. Please select ‘Register’ from the menu on the left side of the Home Page.

Once you have registered your organisation you should select this tender from the list of ‘Current Tenders’ and ‘View Details’ then click ‘Express an Interest’ at the bottom of the page. Once you have expressed an interest, the ‘Form of Acknowledgement’ document will become available to complete. In order to progress to the next stage you will need to complete the ‘Form of Acknowledgement’ document before the Expression of Interest deadline detailed below.

Should you have any difficulty in using the website or registering your interest in this way, please e-mail the Manx Utilities Procurement Team at MUPurchasing@manxutilities.im.

Expressions of interest must be submitted through the above Portal by 12 noon on Tuesday 26 March 2024.

Name of Document Answer questions Email Addendum to RAMS Redacted 7C Email Peel Power Station Chimney_Redacted 7C EX2025-01 Peel Power Station Flues_Redacted A2 & C2 & A5 & C5 peel flue cap repair spec_Redacted 2 Peel Flue Caps - Exemption_Redacted D2 & F2 & D5 & F5 DAYWORK RATES 2025_Redacted 7C Flue Support Bracket_Redacted 7C FLUE SUPPORT STEELWORK 1 OF 2_Redacted 7C FLUE SUPPORT STEELWORK 2 OF 2_Redacted 7C FLUE SUPPORT STEELWORK_Redacted 7C RS44763 Budget Quotation_Redacted 7C RS44763 RAMS - Peel Power Station_Redacted 7C 2. Advert - Tender B2 & D2 EOI Additional Information Document B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 0 Tender_Redacted B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 1 Form of Tender B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 2 Tender Evaluation Criteria B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 3 Certificate of Non-Collusion B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 4 Financial Regulations Declaration B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 5 Schedule of Confidential Information B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 6 Parent Body Guarantee B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 7 Form of Agreement_Redacted B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 8 Pricing Proposal B2 & D2 Portal - Doc 9 Standard PQQ B2 & D2 Skips 1. Contract Strategy_Redacted G2 Skips 2. Advert - Tender G2 Skips - Doc 0 Tender_Redacted G2 Skips - Doc 0b Skip Locations G2 Skips - Doc 1 Form of Tender G2 Skips - Doc 2a Tender Evaluation Criteria G2 Skips - Doc 2b Tenderers Pricing Proposal G2 Skips - Doc 3 Certificate of Non-Collusion G2 Skips - Doc 4 Financial Regulations G2 Skips - Doc 5 Schedule of Confidential G2 Skips - Doc 6 Parent Body Guarantee G2 Skips - Doc 7 Form of Agreement_Redacted G2 Skips - Doc 8 Site Information G2 Skips - Doc 9 Standard PQQ G2

   

 

    
   

      
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CLIENT:

Manx Utilities Ltd

SITE ADDRESS: Peel Power Station

Mill Road

Peel

Isle of Man

IM5 1TE

PROJECT:
Erect Scaffold Cathead Arrangement and Fit Steel Support Rings

JOB NO:

RS44763

PREPARED BY:

DATE:

4TH February 2025

CHECKED BY:

METHOD STATEMENT & RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENT Client: Manx Utilities Ltd Job Ref. RS44763

Site: Peel Power Station, Mill Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TE Date: 04 February 2025

Created by – Contracts Director Page 2 of 6 INSTALL 110V LIFTING HOIST

SCOPE OF WORKS

▪ Supply the necessary skilled CSCS registered steeplejack labour, plant and equipment sufficient to carry out the following works. We will provide all necessary Method Statements and Risk Assessments for the work to comply with current Health & Safety at Work Act, CDM 2015 and C.O.S.H.H. Regulations. This document will form part of the contract along with the following scope of works.

▪ Gain access to the termination point of the chimney utilising the internal fixed access ladder. Hoist all required plant and equipment to roof level.

▪ Install 2 no modular frame brackets on to the concrete parapet and secure with HUS bolts, fit vertical tubes into the pre welded cleats. Using scaffold tubes and fittings erect a hoist cat head which will cantilever over the parapet. The cat head will be braced with tube and fittings. Additional cleats would be installed as required.

▪ Hoist from ground level the 6mm guide wire and fix over the upper steel tube and fix to a cleat anchored in the concrete. The guide wire will be tensioned at ground level using a turnbuckle.

▪ Supply a 110v hoist and lift with service line and block to the top of the stack, the hoist will be attached with 2 brackets to the horizontal tube, the hoist wire will now be attached to the guide wire, this will enable all steelwork to be lifted will be under control. The SWL of the hoist is 100kg.

▪ Rafferty to supply a drawing detailing the steel supports/tension bands. Engineering contractor will fabricate the steel bands and support legs.

▪ The steelwork will be fabricated in manageable sections and be delivered to site. The steelwork will be attached to the hoist hook using a wire strop, the hoist will be operated from the top of the stack with the pendant. When the hoist reaches the top, the steelwork will be removed and stacked inside the parapet. All steel work will be lifted and stored at the top in ready to install.

▪ Install the uppermost steel band for the full circumference, tension with bolts supplied, position the vertical legs and bolt on to the steel band, install the lower steel band and bolt in position. All bolts will be tensioned. The 3 steel legs would be secured to the concrete roof using through bolts.

▪ On completion of the aforementioned works, dismantle all access equipment and clear the working area to the satisfaction of all concerned.

RAFFERTY SPECIALIST ACCESS SERVICES LTD RS44763 – MANX UTILITIES RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EMERGENCY WORKS AT PEEL POWER STATION

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The Advanced Steeplejack will ensure that the Method Statement, Risk Assessments & all attachments are read and understood by all operatives prior to works commencing.

The signees below acknowledge receipt of this Method Statement & Risk Assessments and confirm that they have read and understood the requirements of this document.

Name Signature Date

– ADVANCED STEEPLEJACK

– STEEPLEJACK / ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIAN

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