Tender

CORE CAPRICORN - 3MW Battery Energy Storage System

CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

10 May 2022 at 10:40

Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

CORE Capricorn Limited, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is procuring a 3MW Battery Energy Storage System, collocated with an existing Solar PV project in South Devon. This procurement is currently active and operates under an open procedure, with a tender period closing on 6th June 2022. The anticipated deadline for procurement, including an initial down payment, is set for early July 2022. The successful bidder will be involved in the system's development, which is scheduled to occur throughout 2022 and 2023.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy storage technology and renewable energy solutions. Companies that provide modular battery systems, as well as those experienced in large-scale energy projects, will find this tender particularly well-suited for competition. Engaging with CORE Capricorn Limited could lead to long-term collaboration, given the modular nature of the required system, allowing for potential future expansions and improvements in energy efficiency.

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Notice Title

CORE CAPRICORN - 3MW Battery Energy Storage System

Notice Description

CORE Capricorn Limited, In partnership with Plymouth City Council, is looking to procure a c. 3MW / 4.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System. The System will be collocated with an existing Solar PV project in South Devon, but will be electrically separate up to the DNO switchroom. We have assumed a battery duration of 1.5hrs (3MW / 4.5 MWh) however will consider proposals for system of 1 hour(s) or greater. The size of the Battery Energy Storage System will be driven by the overall project economics. We are interested in options for a modular system that can be expanded over time. The anticipated deadline for the procurement of the battery system (including a down payment) is by early July 2022. With the development on the system to take place over the course of 2022-2023. Proposals should be issued to alex@finance.earth. Procurement documentation are available from alex@finance.earth.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of battery system and ancilliaries.

Options: Options relate to the ability of the contracted party to deliver the system within the target timeline. We do not expect this to occur.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03329a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012117-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 1 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED
Contact Name
Alex Hume
Contact Email
hello@finance.earth
Contact Phone
+44 7557404471

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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