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BH - 25/26 - Solar Farm Construction

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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19 May 2025 at 15:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Brighton and Hove City Council involves a planned tender for the construction of a solar farm, titled "BH - 25/26 - Solar Farm Construction". The project is classified under construction work in the industry category and is located in the UKJ21 region, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with important dates including a start of the contract period on 1st April 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2027. A future notice date is planned for 1st December 2025, indicating when more details will be released.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in sustainable and renewable energy projects. Companies with expertise in constructing solar electric power stations would find this project well-suited to their capabilities and a chance to enhance their portfolios. The involvement of a public authority like Brighton and Hove City Council as the buyer provides an opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, offering a stable and potentially long-term business relationship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BH - 25/26 - Solar Farm Construction

Notice Description

Development of a free standing Solar electric power station - construction

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022853-2025
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

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
19 May 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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