--- title: "CORE CAPRICORN - 3MW Battery Energy Storage System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3edbc255-3979-4e54-84e6-8367c3311f62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3edbc255-3979-4e54-84e6-8367c3311f62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3edbc255-3979-4e54-84e6-8367c3311f62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3edbc255-3979-4e54-84e6-8367c3311f62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED" published: "2022-05-03" --- # CORE CAPRICORN - 3MW Battery Energy Storage System Buyer: CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3edbc255-3979-4e54-84e6-8367c3311f62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3edbc255-3979-4e54-84e6-8367c3311f62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3edbc255-3979-4e54-84e6-8367c3311f62.json) ## Summary The CORE Capricorn Limited, in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, is seeking suppliers for the CORE CAPRICORN - 3MW Battery Energy Storage System, aimed at enhancing energy storage capabilities in South Devon. This tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method allowing various suppliers to compete. The deadline for submissions is set for 6th June 2022, and the anticipated procurement of the battery system, along with a down payment, is projected by early July 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2022 and continue until 1st August 2023, with a budget range of £800,000 to £3,000,000. This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in energy solutions, specifically those with capabilities in battery storage systems and electrical machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer modular, scalable solutions are particularly well-suited for this tender, as the project seeks innovative proposals that align with economic efficiency and potential long-term expansion. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a business’s footprint in the renewable energy market. ## Notice CORE Capricorn Limited, In partnership with Plymouth City Council, is looking to procure a c. 3MW / 4.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System. The System will be collocated with an existing Solar PV project in South Devon, but will be electrically separate up to the DNO switchroom. We have assumed a battery duration of 1.5hrs (3MW / 4.5 MWh) however will consider proposals for system of 1 hour(s) or greater. The size of the Battery Energy Storage System will be driven by the overall project economics. We are interested in options for a modular system that can be expanded over time. The anticipated deadline for the procurement of the battery system (including a down payment) is by early July 2022. With the development on the system to take place over the course of 2022-2023. Proposals should be issued to alex@finance.earth. Procurement documentation are available from alex@finance.earth. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665af005-201d-42bf-a5d0-fbcfc0167987 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 1 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE11 5JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Oval | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ## Release History - 3 May 2022 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665af005-201d-42bf-a5d0-fbcfc0167987 - 29 Apr 2022 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665af005-201d-42bf-a5d0-fbcfc0167987 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665af005-201d-42bf-a5d0-fbcfc0167987 3rd May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc4306cc-4bee-48e5-93a9-5760eb66e645 Bidder Return Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcba530c-dd83-4b4f-b4dc-b254f581b2dc RFP - Request For Your Proposal with key information detail. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1101539a-ebfb-44fd-bdff-2d71290b272f Instruction Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96cbffa7-39a3-4d55-a5c1-8c79997be8ef Bidder Information Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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