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title: "Opportunity for 50Mw Battery Storage Development"
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# Opportunity for 50Mw Battery Storage Development

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-463681d4-9e21-495f-ada9-96696a724c66

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently seeking bids for the "Opportunity for 50Mw Battery Storage Development" project, focusing on the installation of a battery storage system near Morrison Busty at Annfield Plain, North East England. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions required by 15th October 2018, and contract commencement anticipated on 30th October 2018, extending until 31st October 2043. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and it involves electrical machinery and architectural services as part of its classification.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in energy storage, electrical equipment, and construction services. Companies that are experienced in land lease agreements and installation of security systems would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are eligible for this opportunity, which could bolster their portfolios in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

This Opportunity is for a 50Mw Battery Storage Development adjacent to Morrison Busty Annfield Plan. Durham County Council are looking to enter into a land lease arrangement to enable a battery storage development at Annfield Plain (Location NZ176507), the site is near the Morrison Busty depot, close to a Northern Powergrid (NPG) substation (approx. 400m to the North east), access to the site is through the Council's Morrison Busty Depot. The developer must install appropriate perimeter fencing and CCTV Security Systems. There are some access tracks to the site, although improvements works and a new access to the lease land will be required should the development go forward. The successful bidder will enter into a contract to pay for the necessary NPG connection costs, obtain all planning permissions and any other consents, ecology costs, maintain the battery units and landscaping around the boundary of the site, and pay a land rent to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35fc31ac-1b6c-4978-a88d-d72f78f8a7e7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2043 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2018 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35fc31ac-1b6c-4978-a88d-d72f78f8a7e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35fc31ac-1b6c-4978-a88d-d72f78f8a7e7
  14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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