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title: "Design, Build, Install, Maintenance - construction of 1MW Solar Farm"
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# Design, Build, Install, Maintenance - construction of 1MW Solar Farm

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8697136-dd2c-48a3-bed7-79a3dd2faaf2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the design, build, installation, and maintenance of a 1MW Solar Farm has been awarded to Absolute Solar and Wind Ltd by Halton Borough Council. This project falls under the works category within the solar installation industry and is located in Widnes, North West England. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, is part of the Council's Greening Derelict, Underused and Neglected Land Demonstrator Project, having officially started on 26th July 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The contract was valued at approximately £1,306,885 and was awarded on 29th July 2019 following the tender period that ended on 1st February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar energy systems, engineering, and construction. With the focus on EPC (Engineer Procure and Construct) proposals, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from participating in or supporting projects of this nature, particularly those with expertise in solar technology and construction management. Additionally, contractors skilled in operations and maintenance services may find further opportunities through the extended contract terms offered by the Council, which allows for multiple extensions following the initial period.

## Notice

The Council has secured European Regional Development funding (ERDF) and has been developing a 1MWp solar farm on a former brown-field site, a former golf course built on a capped chemical landfill site in Widnes. Project name-the Greening Derelict, Underused and Neglected Land Demonstrator Project.The Council own the land on which the scheme is to be built, and will own the solar PV plant once it is commissioned and handed over.Seeking EPC (Engineer Procure and Construct) proposals for the turn-key design, installation and commissioning of the 1MWp solar farm.Following completion of the construction works. The EPC Contractor shall be responsible for providing warranty and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) services for a period of two years initially with the option for the Council to offer up to 7 extensions of the contract period of 3 years each.Contractors are required to price :Private wire connectionSleeved PPA connection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3b45f5-dfb1-403d-911d-28903d9a10aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,306,885 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,306,885 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE SOLAR AND WIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09332000 - Solar installation

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3b45f5-dfb1-403d-911d-28903d9a10aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3b45f5-dfb1-403d-911d-28903d9a10aa
  31st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL157813
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## Notice URLs

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

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