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Lamby Way Solar Farm Operations & Maintenance

Cardiff Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Feb 2026 at 18:45

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 11:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council initiated a tender process seeking a contractor for the operations and maintenance of the Lamby Way Solar Farm located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Lamby Way Solar Farm Operations & Maintenance," falls under the industry categories of solar energy and repair and maintenance services. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method and involves a four-year contract commencing on 17th March 2026. Key deadlines included an enquiry period ending on 7th January 2026, followed by a tender submission deadline on 19th January 2026, and the award decision made by 18th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar energy operations and maintenance services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects such as the 8.95MW capacity solar farm at the Lamby Way site. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as suitability criteria support SME involvement. The procurement offers growth potential by allowing businesses to generate income through renewable energy operations in partnership with Cardiff Council. Interested businesses should demonstrate strong legal and financial capacity and technical ability to meet the tender's selection requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lamby Way Solar Farm Operations & Maintenance

Notice Description

Cardiff Council's Lamby Way site operates with an 8.95MW capacity solar farm situated on an ex landfill site. The Lamby Way Solar farm generates renewable energy for the authority and is a source of income generation for the authority. The site at Lamby Way comprises approximately 41 Ha of land which has previously been used for landfill waste disposal. Landfill operations were ceased on the area approximately 17 years ago and the area was capped with an impermeable membrane and around 800mm of topsoil. Cardiff Council are therefore looking to procure a suitable contractor to undertake the operation and maintenance activities of the Lamby Way Solar Farm for a period of 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017616-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£243,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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