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23 Jun 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a "Wind Turbine Feasibility Study" was conducted by Blackawton Parish Council, a sub-central government entity located in Dartmouth, United Kingdom. The tender aims to assess the feasibility of a large wind turbine capable of supplying electricity to the parish, which comprises approximately 1,000 residents. The procurement falls under the services category, with the contract awarded to COMMUNITY POWER CIC. The process, tagged as underway on 23rd June 2026, follows a 'below threshold - unknown' procurement method, with the contract period running from 16th April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy feasibility studies. Community-focused organisations with experience in local engagement and site-specific energy solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The successful engagement in this project can facilitate business growth by establishing expertise in renewable energy projects and enhancing visibility within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Wind Turbine Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Feasibility study for one large wind turbine (from 1MW to 4MW as determined by the feasibility study) capable of providing most of the electricity used in this Parish of approximately 1,000 people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059015-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKAWTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTMOUTH
Postcode
TQ6 0HT
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
West Dart
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY POWER

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