Design consultancy services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project conceptual design.

The purpose of this procurement is to procure a Technical Advisor (TA) and Designer to advise on and further develop the conceptual design for a potential tidal range energy scheme in Merseyside. The current conceptual design was developed as elemental structures that can now be developed further to schematic design concept allowing review and development including overall design and spatial requirements, materials and embedded carbon, method of construction, construction risks as well as construction costs. The services will generally entail three parts; - reviewing the existing designs, construction methodology and the cost book; - recommending improvements with the aim of reducing construction risks, identifying design gaps and improving construction cost estimates; - updating the design package including, the drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, construction programme and cost book. Full details of the opportunity are provided in the Tender documents via www.the-chest.org.uk