Edinburgh Airport 11kV Substation Upgrade

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Sector

Transport

Services

Hard Services

Key Criteria

Productivity

Region

Scotland

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Executive Summary

To support its continued expansion and ensure compliance with modern electrical standards, Edinburgh Airport commissioned a major upgrade of its high-voltage infrastructure. The works centred on the replacement of ageing 11kV substation assets, originally serving the main terminal and wider site operations.

Edinburgh Airport appointed OCS to deliver the works across multiple airside and landside substations. The project involved safely removing and replacing transformers, diesel fuel tanks and associated electrical infrastructure, culminating in the phased installation of a new 15-panel Genie EVO switchboard.

The 12-month programme was completed in 2018, with all works delivered on schedule and within budget.

  • Orange icon of a target with a dollar sign in the center and an arrow hitting the bullseye, representing financial goals or achieving monetary targets.

    £1.35 million

    Project delivered within budget

  • 15 – panel

    11kV Genie EVO switchboard installed

  • 8

    Substations upgraded with transformers and generator support

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The Brief

Upgrade ageing 11kV substation infrastructure across Edinburgh Airport
Replace eight distribution transformers and decommission old diesel fuel tanks
Install temporary generator support to maintain continuity of power
Deliver a new Terminal and Landside Intake Substation with Genie EVO switchboard
Complete works without disrupting operational areas of the airport
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The Outcome

The airport now benefits from a modern, high-resilience substation system that supports both current and future demand. The upgrade ensures compliance with current electrical standards and improves efficiency and reliability.

Strong working relationships and mutual trust between the delivery teams and airport personnel played a key role in the success of the project.

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