---
title: "Romney Marsh Solar & Battery Development Planning Application Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eed1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE"
published: "2025-12-04"
---

# Romney Marsh Solar & Battery Development Planning Application Review

Buyer: THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eed1

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## Summary

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has completed the procurement process for the "Romney Marsh Solar & Battery Development Planning Application Review". This planning review aims to support a proposed solar and battery development project in the Romney Marsh region of the United Kingdom, with costs further recharged to the planning applicant. The process followed a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. It falls under the services category, specifically targeting agricultural and horticultural related services. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed and activated for a period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for growth within the renewable energy and agricultural industries, especially for businesses specialising in planning and development consultations. Large-scale enterprises, such as WSP UK Limited, which were awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to provide expert evaluation services due to their extensive resources and experience in managing complex projects. Companies operating within the specified region and those with capabilities in offering consultative services on development applications could find similar opportunities for project participation and expansion in this sector.

## Notice

A Planning Performance Agreement for a proposed solar and battery development in the Romney Marsh. Costs rechargable to planning applicant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079765-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,376 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079765-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079765-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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