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Grid Connection Costs for Nethermains Solar PV Farm

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for Grid Connection Costs for the Nethermains Solar PV Farm project. The procurement process reached the award stage on January 5, 2023. The council aims to develop a 7.48MW solar PV farm and requires a grid connection, to be provided by Scottish Power Energy Network Holdings. This opportunity falls under the 'services' category, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender for the Grid Connection Costs for Nethermains Solar PV Farm offers an opportunity for businesses in the energy sector, specifically for those specializing in grid connections and renewable energy projects. Companies with experience in large-scale energy infrastructure projects could leverage their expertise to compete effectively in this procurement process led by the North Ayrshire Council. The project location is in North Ayrshire, offering localized growth opportunities within the renewable energy industry.

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Notice Title

Grid Connection Costs for Nethermains Solar PV Farm

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council aim to develop a 7.48MW solar PV farm on the former Nethermains landfill site. A grid connection will be required for Nethermains Solar PV Farm. A grid connection can only be set up by a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The distribution network operator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the electric and gas networks up and down the country and in Scotland, unlike England, there is only one DNO. Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) are the sole DNO and the only one who can provide a quote to establish a gird connection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council aim to develop a 7.48MW solar PV farm on the former Nethermains landfill site. A grid connection will be required for Nethermains Solar PV Farm. A grid connection can only be set up by a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The distribution network operator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the electric and gas networks up and down the country and in Scotland, unlike England, there is only one DNO. Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) are the sole DNO and the only one who can provide a quote to establish a gird connection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721030
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470813
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£487,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20233 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH POWER ENERGY NETWORK HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470813
    Grid Connection Costs for Nethermains Solar PV Farm - North Ayrshire Council aim to develop a 7.48MW solar PV farm on the former Nethermains landfill site. A grid connection will be required for Nethermains Solar PV Farm. A grid connection can only be set up by a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The distribution network operator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the electric and gas networks up and down the country and in Scotland, unlike England, there is only one DNO. Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) are the sole DNO and the only one who can provide a quote to establish a gird connection.

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