Tender

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

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jan 2019 at 16:17

Tender Notice
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30 Nov 2018 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is inviting tenders for the design, build, installation, and maintenance of a 1MW solar farm project on a former brown-field site in Widnes, North West England. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 1st February 2019. The project, valued at £1.2 million, has funding secured from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is classified under the solar installation industry category.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, particularly those with expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. Companies offering services related to solar energy solutions and operations and maintenance (O&M) would be particularly well-suited to compete. With scope for contract extensions and ongoing service provision, engagement in this project could foster significant business growth in the expanding renewable energy sector.

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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-f858983f-0dc5-4e4c-b5c0-0bad75ce5627
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea104151-a715-4889-92ad-52aae3d2d936
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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