--- title: "Project Development Services in relation to a proposed Solar Farm at Grazeley" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca605c44-0cd2-4a34-974f-e99be2dfdebe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca605c44-0cd2-4a34-974f-e99be2dfdebe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca605c44-0cd2-4a34-974f-e99be2dfdebe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca605c44-0cd2-4a34-974f-e99be2dfdebe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE" published: "2021-03-15" --- # Project Development Services in relation to a proposed Solar Farm at Grazeley Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca605c44-0cd2-4a34-974f-e99be2dfdebe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca605c44-0cd2-4a34-974f-e99be2dfdebe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca605c44-0cd2-4a34-974f-e99be2dfdebe.json) ## Summary The West Berkshire District Council is seeking consultancy services for the development of a proposed solar farm in Grazeley, titled "Project Development Services in relation to a proposed Solar Farm at Grazeley." The project aims to construct a 16MWp solar facility on approximately 74 acres of Council-owned land at Bloomfield HatchFarm, Grazeley, RG7 3AD. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15 April 2021, and the contract period set to commence on 24 May 2021, lasting until 29 April 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £450,000 and it involves project management consultancy services, along with associated environmental and solar energy consultancies. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy and project management sectors, particularly those involved in solar energy development and construction. Companies with expertise in environmental engineering, energy-efficiency consultancy, or development consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to local renewable energy initiatives but also establish long-term collaborative relationships with the Council and enhance their market presence in the growing solar energy sector. ## Notice The Council requires consultancy services (or co-developer) to assist the Council with the development, design, project management and supervision of the delivery of a potential solar farm in Grazeley. The proposed site at Bloomfield HatchFarm, Grazeley RG7 3AD, consists of 3 fields spread over 74 acres of Council owned arable farmland. The completed scheme will deliver a 16MWp solar farm providing an average of 15,000MW pa over proscribed predicted 30 year life span of the project. The expected outcome of the project is for the co-developer to see through management of the project until completion. West Berkshire District Council wish to construct and invest in a 16MWp solar farm located on c74 acres of the Council's land. The Council requires a Developer to provide all of the professional services required for the delivery of the Project and to enter into an agreement with the Council which has the following primary objectives; o The appointment of a professional solar farm Developer who will work with and bolster the Council's own internal procurement and project teams. o De-risking of the project development and construction phases for the Council by sharing the risk and reward with the appointed Developer. o The use of the Developer to obtain all the necessary planning and utility consents to enable the Project to be built. o Following the receipt of the necessary consents, the use of the Developer to support procurement of suitable construction Contractors. o The use of the Developer to provide project management services throughout the construction and commissioning phase. Additional information: Bidders should use the following link to apply for this contract. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Bidders should use the following link to apply for this contract. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10763bc-b053-4b5b-8bc5-ea73e80f6d78 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 May 2021 - 29 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE | | Locality | NEWBURY | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09330000 - Solar energy - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09332000 - Solar installation - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2021 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10763bc-b053-4b5b-8bc5-ea73e80f6d78 - 15 Mar 2021 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10763bc-b053-4b5b-8bc5-ea73e80f6d78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10763bc-b053-4b5b-8bc5-ea73e80f6d78 15th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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