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title: "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE (PIN): Delivery of a Hydro Electric Scheme at Charlestown Weir"
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# PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE (PIN): Delivery of a Hydro Electric Scheme at Charlestown Weir

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6e36b9a-b215-4b9a-a121-9c7c928ff9f9

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## Summary

Salford City Council is planning the procurement for the delivery of a Hydro Electric Scheme at Charlestown Weir as part of the Unlocking Clean Energy Greater Manchester (UCEGM) programme, which has European Regional Development Fund backing. The tender, identified as PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE (PIN), is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £15,000,000 and a minimum value of £11,000,000. The anticipated contract period is from 29 April 2022 to 6 March 2023, with a future notice date set for 7 February 2022. The project falls within the engineering and construction industry, specifically focusing on renewable energy infrastructure in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering, construction, and renewable energy sectors, particularly those experienced in hydro-mechanical structures and project design. As Salford City Council seeks a design and build contractor to deliver the project’s civil and mechanical components, suitable businesses, including large construction firms and specialised engineering companies, should prepare to engage in the forthcoming open procedure that will be advertised on the e-procurement portal, The Chest.

## Notice

Delivery of a Hydro Electric Scheme at Charlestown Weir, Salford as part of Unlocking Clean Energy Greater Manchester (UCEGM) programme. UCEGM is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Charlestown Weir is part of a wider programme of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) supported renewable energy projects across the Greater Manchester which are due to be delivered between 2021 and 2023. Planning permission and EA licences and consents have been granted for a Hydro Electric Scheme at Charlestown and the council now wish to deliver it. In order to do so the Council is seeking a design and build contractor to deliver the civil and mechanical aspects of the scheme in accordance with the existing permissions and consents Additional information: This is a PIN Notice ONLY. Once completed we will be advertising as an open procedure on the e-procurement portal The Chest which can be found at www.the-chest.org.uk. You may register free of charge and complete the documentation in line with the given deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1586df85-1bd1-4363-b1d7-a1d2f030232c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 6 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINTON |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45248000 - Construction work for hydro-mechanical structures
- 45251120 - Hydro-electric plant construction work
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 16:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1586df85-1bd1-4363-b1d7-a1d2f030232c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1586df85-1bd1-4363-b1d7-a1d2f030232c
  11th January 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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