--- title: "Chamber House Solar Farm ICP Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-430fe46d-575e-4a94-956e-ff24c82b7a9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-430fe46d-575e-4a94-956e-ff24c82b7a9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-430fe46d-575e-4a94-956e-ff24c82b7a9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-430fe46d-575e-4a94-956e-ff24c82b7a9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAR PROCUREMENT" published: "2022-06-23" --- # Chamber House Solar Farm ICP Contract Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-430fe46d-575e-4a94-956e-ff24c82b7a9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-430fe46d-575e-4a94-956e-ff24c82b7a9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-430fe46d-575e-4a94-956e-ff24c82b7a9f.json) ## Summary The Rochdale Council, acting on behalf of the Rochdale Development Agency (RDA), is currently inviting tenders for the Chamber House Solar Farm Independent Connection Provider (ICP) contract. This procurement, classified under electricity and solar energy, is part of the Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester project, which receives partial funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The tender period concludes on 22nd July 2022, and the value of the contract is estimated at £500,000. The intended contract period will start on 26th August 2022 and extend until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit tenders. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation and renewable energy solutions to expand their operations. Companies capable of providing contestable grid connection works—including those involved in the supply and installation of electrical equipment and infrastructure—would be well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and potentially leading to future contracts within the green energy sector in the region. ## Notice Rochdale Council, on behalf of Rochdale Development Agency (RDA), wish to invite tenders for the independent connection provider (ICP) contract according to ERDF rules as part of the Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester project which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The role includes the provision and delivery of the contestable grid connection works which include: * Supply and install substation HV switchgear and earth mat. * Install Code 3 Meter panel and connect to switchgear. * Install Automation and SCADA, including remote terminal unit (to be supplied by Electricity North West) within the new on-site substation. * Excavate, lay and reinstate 1 No. x 6.6kV XLPE (1 x 3c 300mm2 allowed for) in ducts between POC and development site (1.85km route length allowed for). * Terminate incoming HV cables and private HV cable. * Test and commission all switchgear. * Developer to test protection, Electricity North West to witness. Full details and procurement documents can be found on The Chest Portal using this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=78ca523f-0bf3-ec11-8115-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4a6819-462c-40a9-9607-5f605bd26210 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | STAR PROCUREMENT | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 45310000 - Electrical installation work ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4a6819-462c-40a9-9607-5f605bd26210 - 23 Jun 2022 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e591721-c561-4196-911f-036ae1943c1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4a6819-462c-40a9-9607-5f605bd26210 23rd June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e591721-c561-4196-911f-036ae1943c1b 23rd June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=78ca523f-0bf3-ec11-8115-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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