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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f858983f-0dc5-4e4c-b5c0-0bad75ce5627

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council is inviting tenders for the design, build, installation, and maintenance of a 1MW solar farm project on a former brown-field site in Widnes, North West England. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 1st February 2019. The project, valued at £1.2 million, has funding secured from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is classified under the solar installation industry category.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, particularly those with expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. Companies offering services related to solar energy solutions and operations and maintenance (O&M) would be particularly well-suited to compete. With scope for contract extensions and ongoing service provision, engagement in this project could foster significant business growth in the expanding renewable energy sector.

## 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/ea104151-a715-4889-92ad-52aae3d2d936 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09332000 - Solar installation

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea104151-a715-4889-92ad-52aae3d2d936
- 30 Nov 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea104151-a715-4889-92ad-52aae3d2d936

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea104151-a715-4889-92ad-52aae3d2d936
  4th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV156011
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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