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Invitation to tender for EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) of 1.5 MWp (803 kVA) phase 1 of Bretton Hall Solar Farm, Bretton, near Chester.

YNNI NEWYDD CYFYNGEDIG

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08 Jan 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Ynni Newydd Cyfyngedig, a community energy company based in Cardiff Bay, has announced an invitation to tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the initial 1.5 MWp phase of the Bretton Hall Solar Farm, located near Chester on the England-Wales border. This construction work project falls under the renewable energy sector and includes battery installation to provide exportable renewable energy. The project is currently in the tender stage with the tender period ending on 17 January 2025, followed by an award period starting on the same day. The work is expected to begin by 27 January 2025 and complete by 30 June 2027. Bidders must submit their responses electronically by 17:00 on 17 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects to contribute to a large-scale solar farm project, providing potential scopes for designing, procuring, constructing, and installing solar power systems. Companies with expertise in renewable energy projects, particularly those with experience in community-owned energy initiatives, are well-suited to compete. The contract includes provisions for delivering community benefits, enhancing the social and economic impact on the local community, which can further help businesses demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) of 1.5 MWp (803 kVA) phase 1 of Bretton Hall Solar Farm, Bretton, near Chester.

Notice Description

Bretton Hall Solar will be a community-owned solar PV plant of c.30MW export capacity and battery installation to provide renewable energy for export via the local distribution network and/or directly to nearby heavy power consumers. The project is sited at Bretton Hall, near Broughton in Flintshire on the border between England and Wales and the site extends across the national boundary. We are currently developing an interim 1.5MW scheme. We invite responces to the EPC contract for this interim scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services required: a) Design review (to be completed within 2 weeks of engagement of Principal Contractor). b) Duties of Principal Contractor c) Detail design d) Procurement e) Construction / Installation f) Handover and snagging (defects period) Additional information: The Full ITT is available at the following link - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4qgdjbas4ps6mcjap3va1/Bretton-Hall-EPC-brief-003-clean.pdf?rlkey=q0uzre6oyjed2xablu39e2ui4&e=1&dl=0

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000533-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 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
YNNI NEWYDD CYFYNGEDIG
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jacob@brettonhallsolar.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7842475206

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5EP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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