Planning

Waleswood Caravan Site PV Scheme

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 08:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "Waleswood Caravan Site PV Scheme," concerning the industry category of solar and building/site decarbonisation. The project is focused on Waleswood Caravan Park, located in Delves Ln, Sheffield, S26 5RN. The council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice, inviting potential suppliers to provide information and insights regarding solar PV solutions and related services. This project, scheduled to commence from 1st April 2026 and conclude by 30th September 2026, represents an opportunity not only for the goods category but also as works. Interested parties must submit their input via the YORtender portal by 12:00 on 17th October 2025.

This tender presents serious business growth potential, mainly for companies specialising in solar panel installation, electrical work, and related decarbonisation efforts. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate due to the project's suitability criteria. Suppliers with expertise in these areas could benefit from getting involved early in the project's planning stages to influence the scope and design of the proposed solutions, gaining a competitive edge for the subsequent bidding. Additionally, firms proficient in leveraging clean energy and reducing carbon emissions will find this engagement especially rewarding, providing them with an opportunity to showcase innovative solutions and establish or strengthen their presence in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waleswood Caravan Site PV Scheme

Notice Description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to further understand where the market stands in terms of an upcoming opportunity for Solar PV and building/site decarbonisation at Waleswood Caravan Park, Delves Ln, Sheffield S26 5RN. This Request for Information (RFI) therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide in terms of options, structure and project viability.

Planning Information

This notice is issued to provide information regarding a market engagement opportunity only. All of Rotherham Council's procurement opportunities are published on YORtender. To bid for this opportunity when it becomes live your organisation will need to be registered to the portal. You can register your organisation here: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER All suppliers who wish to bid for Rotherham Council procurement opportunities must be registered on the Central Digital Platform, with all supplier information submitted and kept up to date. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to further understand where the market stands in terms of an upcoming opportunity for Solar PV and building/site decarbonisation at Waleswood Caravan Park, Delves Ln, Sheffield S26 5RN. This Request for Information (RFI) therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide in terms of options, structure and project viability. All costs associated with providing a response to the market engagement must be borne by the Supplier. RMBC will not contribute in any way to meeting the production costs of any response. No down-selection of potential providers will take place as a consequence of any responses to this market engagement. Engagement in this Market Engagement (ME) exercise is via a questionnaire published on the tendering portal YORtender at the following link: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER All correspondence in relation to this ME will be carried out via the YORtender portal. Potential providers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding any aspect of this document at any time prior to the response deadline. Questions must be submitted using the 'Messaging' function on YORtender in sufficient time to allow the Council to formulate and distribute a response at least 2 calendar days before the due date for the return of this ME. Submissions to be returned via the YORtender portal by 12:00on 17/10/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060353-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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