--- title: "Soft Market Test: Puchase of energy generated by Solar Farm in Quorn" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ed198c3-6871-4df2-87ca-413e52b873c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ed198c3-6871-4df2-87ca-413e52b873c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ed198c3-6871-4df2-87ca-413e52b873c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ed198c3-6871-4df2-87ca-413e52b873c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-03" --- # Soft Market Test: Puchase of energy generated by Solar Farm in Quorn Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ed198c3-6871-4df2-87ca-413e52b873c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ed198c3-6871-4df2-87ca-413e52b873c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ed198c3-6871-4df2-87ca-413e52b873c7.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test: Purchase of energy generated by Solar Farm in Quorn." The council intends to establish a 10MW solar farm on the outskirts of Quorn, which is projected to generate approximately 8,790 MWh of electricity annually. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 3rd February 2020. This process, valued at £1,500,000, focuses on identifying potential energy suppliers to purchase and possibly reintegrate energy into council properties, without constituting a formal tender competition at this stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in renewable energy, energy supply, and solar technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this soft market testing, as the council seeks to gauge market interest and explore collaborative options. Engaging with this process can provide a strategic advantage for businesses looking to establish or expand their contracts within the public sector, particularly in the burgeoning field of sustainable energy solutions. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council plans to build a 10MW solar farm, on the outskirts of Quorn, expected to generate approximately 8,790 MWh electricity per year.The Council is seeking to find an energy supplier to purchase the energy generated from the farm and potentially supply it back for Council properties. The purpose of this Soft Market Testing (SMT) is to gauge interest from the market and to investigate potential options for the potential contract. This is not a call for competition, a fully compliant tender process will follow. Full details on how to complete the SMT can be found using the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4738b6cd-182e-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d91a65-3074-47ca-96fe-5ebb339ad7b5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Feb 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 09330000 - Solar energy - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 3 Jan 2020 at 11:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d91a65-3074-47ca-96fe-5ebb339ad7b5 - 3 Jan 2020 at 11:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2762c926-4e50-4dc6-ac25-0a9ef1ff2cca - 3 Jan 2020 at 11:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233587a7-e4be-418b-ba25-6040f4ee249c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d91a65-3074-47ca-96fe-5ebb339ad7b5 3rd January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2762c926-4e50-4dc6-ac25-0a9ef1ff2cca 3rd January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233587a7-e4be-418b-ba25-6040f4ee249c 3rd January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4738b6cd-182e-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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