Award

Design and Construction of a Solar Farm at Sandscale Park, Barrow, Cumbria

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2023 at 11:02

Award Notice
Tender

07 Feb 2023 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council has awarded a £10,000 contract to vital energi for the Design and Construction of a Solar Farm at Sandscale Park in Barrow, Cumbria. The procurement process, which started on 7th February 2023, entered the award stage on 11th May 2023. The contract period runs from 22nd May 2023 to 1st March 2024. The main procurement category is works, with a total contract value of £3,000,000 in GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in construction work in the renewable energy sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract involves designing, constructing, testing, operating, and maintaining a 2x1MW solar farm at Sandscale Park. Interested businesses should be prepared to operate in the picturesque location of Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, with the potential for future business growth and development within the renewable energy industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Construction of a Solar Farm at Sandscale Park, Barrow, Cumbria

Notice Description

This tender opportunity is advertised via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ For the development and maintenance for the testing periods of Sandscale Solar Farm located at; Sandscale Park Barrow in Furness Cumbria LA14 4QS The Clients objective is for a contractor to design, construct, test, operate and maintain (for the testing periods) and handover a 2 x 1MW solar farm at the above address. See tender documents for more information. All clarifications MUST be sent via The Chest If you require support in using The Chest, please contact Proactis https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f699e19-e3cb-417f-b7bf-6261337b4a50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6679ac2a-41bb-4ee7-8096-87f663bf1b66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2023 - 1 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Redpath
Contact Email
clare.redpath@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7771396537

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI

Further Information

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