Award

Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely

RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Tender

27 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has awarded a contract for the design, operation, and maintenance of a solar energy farm with a private wire connection at Coed Ely. This procurement falls under the "works" category in the energy sector and is part of the Council’s initiative to enhance energy sustainability. The awarded contract involves a dual-installation framework, consisting of a 5MW, 33kV export-only grid connection, and a 1MW, 11kV private wire connection to RG Hospital with no export allowance. The procurement was undertaken via an open procedure, and the successful contract worth £8,611,910 was signed on 25th July 2024, with Vital Energi Utilities selected as the supplier. The project's primary location is within the UKL15 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, electrical installations, and infrastructure maintenance. Companies with expertise in solar energy solutions and experience with large-scale projects will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Furthermore, the emphasis on delivering community benefits and supporting Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s economic and social objectives means that businesses with a commitment to social value and environmental sustainability will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale and complexity of the project, larger firms or consortia are best suited to leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to regional development goals.

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Notice Title

Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely

Notice Description

Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme at Coed Ely.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council ("RCT") are seeking to award a contract for a Solar Energy Farm for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme ("The Project"), under an DBOM Contract. The estimated total ground mounted solar capacity is approximately 6 MW. The solar farm will be designed as two separate installations to accommodate: - 5MW, 33kV export only WPD grid connection - 1MW, 11kV private wire connection to RG Hospital with no export allowance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139284
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

31321300 - High-voltage cable

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,611,910 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Smith
Contact Email
purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF39 9BT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Porth
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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