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title: "CORE CAPRICORN - 3MW Battery Energy Storage System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03329a"
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buyer: "CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED"
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# CORE CAPRICORN - 3MW Battery Energy Storage System

Buyer: CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03329a

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## Summary

CORE Capricorn Limited, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is procuring a 3MW Battery Energy Storage System, collocated with an existing Solar PV project in South Devon. This procurement is currently active and operates under an open procedure, with a tender period closing on 6th June 2022. The anticipated deadline for procurement, including an initial down payment, is set for early July 2022. The successful bidder will be involved in the system's development, which is scheduled to occur throughout 2022 and 2023.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy storage technology and renewable energy solutions. Companies that provide modular battery systems, as well as those experienced in large-scale energy projects, will find this tender particularly well-suited for competition. Engaging with CORE Capricorn Limited could lead to long-term collaboration, given the modular nature of the required system, allowing for potential future expansions and improvements in energy efficiency.

## Notice

CORE Capricorn Limited, In partnership with Plymouth City Council, is looking to procure a c. 3MW / 4.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System. The System will be collocated with an existing Solar PV project in South Devon, but will be electrically separate up to the DNO switchroom. We have assumed a battery duration of 1.5hrs (3MW / 4.5 MWh) however will consider proposals for system of 1 hour(s) or greater. The size of the Battery Energy Storage System will be driven by the overall project economics. We are interested in options for a modular system that can be expanded over time. The anticipated deadline for the procurement of the battery system (including a down payment) is by early July 2022. With the development on the system to take place over the course of 2022-2023. Proposals should be issued to alex@finance.earth. Procurement documentation are available from alex@finance.earth.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of battery system and ancilliaries.

Options: Options relate to the ability of the contracted party to deliver the system within the target timeline. We do not expect this to occur.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012117-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORE CAPRICORN LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 10 May 2022 at 10:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012117-2022
- 29 Apr 2022 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011261-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://bigsocietycapital.com/portfolio/community-owned-renewable-energy-llp-core/
- https://finance.earth

## Provenance

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