Award

Halewick Lane Battery Energy Storage Site - Phase 3

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 10:12

Planning

14 Nov 2024 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Halewick Lane Battery Energy Storage Site, spearheaded by West Sussex County Council, has reached the award stage in January 2026. The project involves specialty design services, focusing on constructing a 2-hour, 16MW grid-connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Halewick Lane site, located in the UKJ27 region. The procurement followed an open procedure and culminated in a contract awarded to Enable Infrastructure Ltd on 3rd November 2025. This initiative aims to enhance regional infrastructure as part of a two-stage JCT design and build process, reflecting a comprehensive planning phase that started in November 2024.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative energy solutions and construction. Firms experienced in risk assessment, planning, and delivering large-scale energy projects would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The open procurement method and the focus on quality (70%) and price (30%) as award criteria suggest opportunities for various types of enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Enable Infrastructure Ltd, which have successfully secured the contract, affirming a level playing field for both domestic and regional industry players.

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Notice Title

Halewick Lane Battery Energy Storage Site - Phase 3

Notice Description

Procurement of a contractor for works to build Battery Storage site

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for services including designing, assessing risks, planning, and constructing a 2-hour, 16MW grid-connected BESS on the Halewick Lane site, as part of a two-stage JCT design and build process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b695
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004648-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3302227014

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

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