Planning

Allington Lane Solar Farm

EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 10:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council has announced the planning stage for the "Allington Lane Solar Farm" project, falling under the industry category of Solar Energy and Site Preparation Work. This procurement process is set in Eastleigh, United Kingdom and aims to establish a 32MwP solar farm. Key dates include the future notice date on 1 September 2025, and the contract period beginning on 1 January 2026 and potentially extending until 31 December 2028. The estimated project value is £22,000,000, and the legal basis for this tender is the UKPGA 2023/54. The opportunity is currently in the planning phase, with further details expected to be released soon.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in renewable energy, particularly those specialising in solar energy and site preparation. Companies with experience in large-scale construction and grid connection projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential long-term engagement, spanning up to three years with possibilities of renewal, presents extensive growth prospects for contractors looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy projects. Additionally, involvement in such a high-value, government-backed project could enhance business credibility and visibility in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Allington Lane Solar Farm

Notice Description

32MwP Solar Farm Dependent on grid connection date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050241
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014876-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastleigh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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