--- title: "Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-16" --- # Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bf04948-3fa5-4c9d-ae10-332ac65445d8.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project" in the construction industry. The process is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for February 5, 2024. The project is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2024, and planning permissions are required. Durham County Council, based in Durham, England, is the buying organization for this tender. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction sector to participate in the soft market testing for the Lanchester Solar Trail project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this tender opportunity. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the necessary requirements and deadlines to be eligible for consideration. The project is funded by multiple entities including Mid Durham AAP and Lanchester Parish Council, creating potential growth prospects for successful bidders. ## Notice Soft Market Testing for the Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of Lanchester Solar Trail (LST) Project. Durham County Council undertaking the SMT for Lanchester Parish Council. Further information can be found within www.nepo.org and insert reference 707075 within the supplier area. As this is a soft market Testing you can email Kelly Stewart at kstew@durham.gov.uk and Laura Dodd at lanchesterparish@btopenworld.com. Bidding organisations must be registered on this Nepo system for the next tender stage. This Project is supported and funded has been secured by Mid Durham AAP, Lanchester Parish Council and others to support the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives for this project. Should the Parish Council be unsuccessful in obtaining all / some funding or if additional funding becomes available the Project may be modified accordingly. Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of sufficient funds being available and/or modification of the Project requirements. Due to funding it is anticipated that the Solar Trail be fully completed by end summer 2024 Planning Permissions are required for this project. Lanchester Parish Council have met with Planners at Durham County Council to introduce the project. It is to be noted that planning must be in place for any works to commence and designs and a planning application will be required to be completed by the conditional successful contractor to achieve all planning permissions required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83eb7c2-171c-4889-ae6c-1647582b46e2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 16 Jan 2024 at 09:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83eb7c2-171c-4889-ae6c-1647582b46e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83eb7c2-171c-4889-ae6c-1647582b46e2 16th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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