---
title: "Dare Valley Hydro Scheme Project - Detailed Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Dare Valley Hydro Scheme Project - Detailed Design

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585ab

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## Summary

The Dare Valley Hydro Scheme Project, commissioned by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC), involves the detailed design and technical services required for hydroelectric infrastructure development. Situated in Pontypridd, Wales, the procurement process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and classified under the public authority sub-central government category. Initially awarded on 16th June 2025, the project contract is valued at £36,552 gross and is anticipated to conclude on 30th September 2025. The procurement method followed was direct, below the threshold without competition, during the award stage marked by the involvement of Renewables First Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement offers significant potential for firms specialising in hydroelectric engineering, design, and associated consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in research and development pertaining to sustainable energy solutions stand to benefit by leveraging their technical capabilities in this growing market. This tender aligns well with mid-sized and large enterprises that can deliver detailed design and technical consultancy within the public sector's regulatory framework, particularly those based in or with operations in the UK, looking to expand their portfolio in government-backed sustainable projects.

## Notice

Dare Valley Hydro Scheme Project - Detailed Design & Technical Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055747-2025 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,242 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| 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 | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENEWABLES FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:36 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055747-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047858-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055747-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047858-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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