Tender

Chamber House Solar Farm ICP Contract

STAR PROCUREMENT

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Tender

23 Jun 2022 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2022 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Council, acting on behalf of the Rochdale Development Agency (RDA), is currently inviting tenders for the Chamber House Solar Farm Independent Connection Provider (ICP) contract. This procurement, classified under electricity and solar energy, is part of the Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester project, which receives partial funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The tender period concludes on 22nd July 2022, and the value of the contract is estimated at £500,000. The intended contract period will start on 26th August 2022 and extend until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit tenders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation and renewable energy solutions to expand their operations. Companies capable of providing contestable grid connection works—including those involved in the supply and installation of electrical equipment and infrastructure—would be well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and potentially leading to future contracts within the green energy sector in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chamber House Solar Farm ICP Contract

Notice Description

Rochdale Council, on behalf of Rochdale Development Agency (RDA), wish to invite tenders for the independent connection provider (ICP) contract according to ERDF rules as part of the Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester project which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The role includes the provision and delivery of the contestable grid connection works which include: * Supply and install substation HV switchgear and earth mat. * Install Code 3 Meter panel and connect to switchgear. * Install Automation and SCADA, including remote terminal unit (to be supplied by Electricity North West) within the new on-site substation. * Excavate, lay and reinstate 1 No. x 6.6kV XLPE (1 x 3c 300mm2 allowed for) in ducts between POC and development site (1.85km route length allowed for). * Terminate incoming HV cables and private HV cable. * Test and commission all switchgear. * Developer to test protection, Electricity North West to witness. Full details and procurement documents can be found on The Chest Portal using this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=78ca523f-0bf3-ec11-8115-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4a6819-462c-40a9-9607-5f605bd26210
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
STAR PROCUREMENT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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