Tender

Chamber House Solar Farm EPC Contract (ERDF)

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jul 2022 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, on behalf of the Rochdale Development Agency, is currently conducting a tender process for the Chamber House Solar Farm EPC Contract. This procurement, classified under construction works, is part of the Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester initiative, funded in part by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The tender period ends on 24th August 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 17th October 2022, running until 30th April 2025. The total value of the project is approximately £3.8 million and will primarily take place in Rochdale, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in engineering, procurement, and construction within the renewable energy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract accessible, allowing them to contribute to the development and maintenance of the solar farm which will generate sustainable power over a 30-year design life. Contractors with experience in similar large-scale construction projects are particularly encouraged to apply in order to leverage this chance for expansion and innovation in clean energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chamber House Solar Farm EPC Contract (ERDF)

Notice Description

Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) on behalf of Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) are tendering for a Contractor who is required to carry out the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover of the Chamber House Solar Farm (the Solar Farm, or Project) and then operate and maintain the system until Completion. This project forms part of the wider Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester (UCEGM) European Regional Development Funded (ERDF) project and as such is part grant funded by ERDF The Solar Farm shall have a 30-year design life and shall generate and export power to the Point of Supply (PoS) defined in the grid connection offer provided by Electricity North West (ENW, or the Distribution Network Operator (DNO)). Procurement documents can be downloaded directly from The Chest Portal here https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a2aec1c6-fd01-ed11-8116-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12541a6f-cceb-48d5-a122-92fa0ce532c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3305edf0-5880-4a44-b0a5-58b061191378
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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