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title: "Project Development Services for a Solar Farm at Grazeley Bloomfield Hatch - AWARD"
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# Project Development Services for a Solar Farm at Grazeley Bloomfield Hatch - AWARD

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4db976e-9fd7-4aac-96c2-da1b0f67c7c9

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## Summary

West Berkshire District Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services to facilitate the development of a 16MWp solar farm at Bloomfield Hatch Farm, Grazeley, RG7 3AD. This project is classified under Project management consultancy services and includes components such as procurement and environmental engineering consultancy. The contract was awarded to Horizon Power and Energy Ltd, with an estimated value of £426,066 and a contract period running from 30th August 2021 until 30th September 2024. The procurement process was carried out via an open procedure, with the contract officially published on 15th October 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in renewable energy, project management, and environmental consultancy. Companies with expertise in solar energy installation and resource management would be well-placed to collaborate on future phases of the project, including construction and commissioning. Furthermore, this contract may attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to diversify their portfolios in the burgeoning green 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 including procurement of the installers. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18aa5705-c3d0-45e1-bff6-76cf6163f8a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £426,066 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORIZON POWER AND ENERGY |

## 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### 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
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18aa5705-c3d0-45e1-bff6-76cf6163f8a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18aa5705-c3d0-45e1-bff6-76cf6163f8a0
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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