Planning

Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2024 at 09:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project" in the construction industry. The process is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for February 5, 2024. The project is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2024, and planning permissions are required. Durham County Council, based in Durham, England, is the buying organization for this tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction sector to participate in the soft market testing for the Lanchester Solar Trail project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this tender opportunity. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the necessary requirements and deadlines to be eligible for consideration. The project is funded by multiple entities including Mid Durham AAP and Lanchester Parish Council, creating potential growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project. Durham County Council undertaking the SMT for Lanchester Parish Council. Further information can be found within www.nepo.org and insert reference 707075 within the supplier area. As this is a soft market Testing you can email Kelly Stewart at kstew@durham.gov.uk and Laura Dodd at lanchesterparish@btopenworld.com. Bidding organisations must be registered on this Nepo system for the next tender stage. This Project is supported and funded has been secured by Mid Durham AAP, Lanchester Parish Council and others to support the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives for this project. Should the Parish Council be unsuccessful in obtaining all / some funding or if additional funding becomes available the Project may be modified accordingly. Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of sufficient funds being available and/or modification of the Project requirements. Due to funding it is anticipated that the Solar Trail be fully completed by end summer 2024 Planning Permissions are required for this project. Lanchester Parish Council have met with Planners at Durham County Council to introduce the project. It is to be noted that planning must be in place for any works to commence and designs and a planning application will be required to be completed by the conditional successful contractor to achieve all planning permissions required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83eb7c2-171c-4889-ae6c-1647582b46e2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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