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title: "Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d21"
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# Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d21

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## Summary

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT) has awarded a contract to Vital Energi Utilities for the design, operation, and maintenance of a solar farm with a private wire connection at Coed Ely. This public procurement, classified under the "Installation of cable infrastructure" industry category, falls under the "works" main procurement category. The procurement process followed an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 25 July 2024. The project will develop a 6 MW ground-mounted solar capacity divided into a 5 MW export-only WPD grid connection and a 1 MW private wire connection to RG Hospital. The supplier Vital Energi Utilities is based in Blackburn, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy, civil engineering, and high-voltage installations. Companies with expertise in solar installations, solar panels, and high-voltage cable systems would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The provision includes community benefits aligned with the economic and social objectives of the council, presenting further opportunities for SME involvement and promoting social value through local employment and community engagement initiatives. Businesses looking to expand in the renewable energy sector or leverage opportunities in public infrastructure projects should find this type of procurement conducive to their growth.

## Notice

Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme at Coed Ely.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council ("RCT") are seeking to award a contract for a Solar Energy Farm for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme ("The Project"), under an DBOM Contract. The estimated total ground mounted solar capacity is approximately 6 MW. The solar farm will be designed as two separate installations to accommodate: - 5MW, 33kV export only WPD grid connection - 1MW, 11kV private wire connection to RG Hospital with no export allowance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024148-2024 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,611,910 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF39 9BT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Porth |
| Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 31321300 - High-voltage cable
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024148-2024
- 27 Feb 2024 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006255-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276

## Provenance

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