Typical situation no. 7
A developer has obtained its connection agreement for 90 MW. The customer substation requires two 225/20 kV, 80 MVA transformers. The first manufacturer consulted quotes a 140-week lead time, pushing commissioning past the date promised to the future tenant.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- Lead times for large transformers have more than doubled since 2021 and vary widely between manufacturers.
- Technical specifications, often overly bespoke, rule out equipment that could be available sooner.
- The lease provides for penalties if delivery of the data halls is late.
WHAT WE DO
- Review of the specifications to identify what can be standardised without loss of performance.
- Wider consultation of European and non-European manufacturers, with checks on their references and actual production capacity.
- Study of alternatives: released production slots, refurbished equipment, substation phasing.
- Procurement plan integrated into the construction schedule.
WHAT YOU GET
- A shortlist of suppliers with lead times confirmed in writing.
- Revised specifications, ready for tender.
- A reset commissioning schedule, with its assumptions.
Typical format: Procurement and engineering engagement, four to six weeks. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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