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title: "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE (PIN): Delivery of a Hydro Electric Scheme at Charlestown Weir"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0309ab"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-11"
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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-h6vhtk-0309ab

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## Summary

Salford City Council is planning a tender for the delivery of a Hydro Electric Scheme at Charlestown Weir, located in Salford, UK. This project falls under the engineering and construction works category and is part of the Unlocking Clean Energy Greater Manchester programme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the council aiming to mobilise the contract by May 2022. Key dates include a future notice expected on 7th February 2022, and contractors will need to complete a two-stage evaluation process, including a Selection Questionnaire and a Quality Assessment Questionnaire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and renewable energy sectors, particularly those with expertise in engineering, hydro-electric plant construction, and project design. Companies capable of managing civil and mechanical works will be well-suited to compete for this contract. As public interest in sustainable energy solutions grows, participation in this project could enhance a business's profile and support its growth within the expanding green energy market.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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. This will be an open procedure to be advertised on the Chest at www.the-chest.org.uk. We hope to mobilise the contract by May 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000787-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 16:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000787-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salford.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

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