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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is inviting tenders under an open procedure for the operation and maintenance of the Lamby Way Solar Farm in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The solar farm, with an 8.95MW capacity, serves both as a renewable energy source and an income generator for the council. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals by the tender deadline of 14th July 2026, with the contract scheduled to begin on 1st August 2026 and last for 48 months. The tender, classified under the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy industry category, aims to ensure efficient management of this significant renewable energy project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy and electrical maintenance sectors. Companies with expertise in solar farm operations, repair, and maintenance of electrical machinery are well-suited to meet the technical requirements of this project. As the procurement method employed is open, it invites a competitive environment suitable for SMEs seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the renewable energy sector. The emphasis on both quality and cost in the award criteria allows businesses to leverage their operational efficiency and technical know-how to secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Lamby Way Solar Farm Operations & Management

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057441-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

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
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 3-4 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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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