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Design, Build, Install, Maintenance - construction of 1MW Solar Farm

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2019 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the design, build, installation, and maintenance of a 1MW Solar Farm has been awarded to Absolute Solar and Wind Ltd by Halton Borough Council. This project falls under the works category within the solar installation industry and is located in Widnes, North West England. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, is part of the Council's Greening Derelict, Underused and Neglected Land Demonstrator Project, having officially started on 26th July 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The contract was valued at approximately £1,306,885 and was awarded on 29th July 2019 following the tender period that ended on 1st February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar energy systems, engineering, and construction. With the focus on EPC (Engineer Procure and Construct) proposals, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from participating in or supporting projects of this nature, particularly those with expertise in solar technology and construction management. Additionally, contractors skilled in operations and maintenance services may find further opportunities through the extended contract terms offered by the Council, which allows for multiple extensions following the initial period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Build, Install, Maintenance - construction of 1MW Solar Farm

Notice Description

The Council has secured European Regional Development funding (ERDF) and has been developing a 1MWp solar farm on a former brown-field site, a former golf course built on a capped chemical landfill site in Widnes. Project name-the Greening Derelict, Underused and Neglected Land Demonstrator Project.The Council own the land on which the scheme is to be built, and will own the solar PV plant once it is commissioned and handed over.Seeking EPC (Engineer Procure and Construct) proposals for the turn-key design, installation and commissioning of the 1MWp solar farm.Following completion of the construction works. The EPC Contractor shall be responsible for providing warranty and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) services for a period of two years initially with the option for the Council to offer up to 7 extensions of the contract period of 3 years each.Contractors are required to price :Private wire connectionSleeved PPA connection

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8697136-dd2c-48a3-bed7-79a3dd2faaf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3b45f5-dfb1-403d-911d-28903d9a10aa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,306,885 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,306,885 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE SOLAR AND WIND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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