Doesn't pick up new hard drive when installing ML

Hi
I am currently replacing the hard drive in my brothers 2009 MacBook Pro. I've successfully swapped the old hard drive out for the new one (after ensuring I had a current time machine backup) and have followed online instructions to create a bootable DVD with ML on it.
However, when I start it up with the DVD in and holding down the option key, it brings up the option of restoring from a time machine backup or a fresh install etc, I sect fresh install but when it reaches the stage for me to select which volume I want the new install on the new hard drive doesn't show up!
I've tried taking it apart again to ensure the connections are fitted to the new drive correctly but the same thing happens when I try again.
Can anyone help me please?

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