---
title: "Chamber House Solar Farm EPC Contract (ERDF)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03515f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-21"
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# Chamber House Solar Farm EPC Contract (ERDF)

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03515f

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## Summary

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council (RBC) has launched a tender for the Chamber House Solar Farm EPC Contract (ERDF) in the construction works category. The project, part of the Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester initiative, involves design, procurement, construction, and maintenance of the Solar Farm for 30 years. The deadline for tender submission has been extended from 24 August 2022 to 1 September 2022.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for contractors with expertise in renewable energy projects. Businesses involved in design, engineering, construction, and operation of solar energy systems would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing fair access to interested bidders. The Chamber House Solar Farm project presents a chance to contribute to clean energy initiatives in Greater Manchester and gain a long-term contract with potential for further expansion in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) on behalf of Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) are tendering for a Contractor who is required to carry out the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover of the Chamber House Solar Farm (the Solar Farm, or Project) and then operate and maintain the system until Completion. This project forms part of the wider Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester (UCEGM) European Regional Development Funded (ERDF) project and as such is part grant funded by ERDF The Solar Farm shall have a 30-year design life and shall generate and export power to the Point of Supply (PoS) defined in the grid connection offer provided by Electricity North West (ENW, or the Distribution Network Operator (DNO)).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) on behalf of Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) are tendering for a Contractor who is required to carry out the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover of the Chamber House Solar Farm (the Solar Farm, or Project) and then operate and maintain the system until Completion. This project forms part of the wider Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester (UCEGM) European Regional Development Funded (ERDF) project and as such is part grant funded by ERDF The Solar Farm shall have a 30-year design life and shall generate and export power to the Point of Supply (PoS) defined in the grid connection offer provided by Electricity North West (ENW, or the Distribution Network Operator (DNO)).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008181-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | £3,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,999,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL ENERGI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 15:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008181-2023
- 15 Nov 2022 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032424-2022
- 2 Aug 2022 at 12:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021107-2022
- 13 Jul 2022 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019126-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a2aec1c6-fd01-ed11-8116-005056b64545

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