Redhills Solar PV Initial Design & Planning Submission

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Redhills Solar PV Initial Design & Planning Submission

Notice Description

This contract relates to the appointment of a planning and design consultant to prepare and submit a planning application for a c. 2 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at land owned by Westmorland and Furness Council at Redhills, Penrith (CA11 0DQ). The commission forms part of the Council's Renewables Generation Programme, supporting delivery of the Carbon Management Strategy 2024-2029 and the Council's objective to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2037. The project will complement the Council's existing 2 MW operational solar PV farm at Sandscale and contribute to addressing the Council's residual emission targets.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c94e
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065514-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
CPV Codes: 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £78,855 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period: 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS 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: KENDAL
Postcode: LA9 4DQ
Post Town: Lancaster
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward: Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065514-2026
13th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

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