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title: "PPA - SSE Renewables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06536d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# PPA - SSE Renewables

Buyer: THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06536d

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## Summary

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has completed a procurement process titled "PPA - SSE Renewables," which relates to the provision of services for a solar and battery development project in Romney Marsh. This procurement falls under the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category and is considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). The process involved direct procurement without competition, addressing the landscape and visual assessment needs in relation to the Development Consent Order. WSP UK Limited has been appointed to provide specialist feedback. The contract commenced on 1 August 2025 and will run until 31 July 2026. The entire process adheres to legal requirements as per the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in environmental consultancy and landscape assessment. Given the project’s focus on solar and battery development, businesses involved in these energy sectors are well-positioned to leverage expertise and contribute to the undertaking. With WSP UK Limited onboard as a supplier, large-scale firms with similar capabilities or potential subcontractors could consider engaging in related projects to expand their market presence. The buyer's requirement for expertise in landscape and visual assessment and arboriculture suggests a favourable environment for firms skilled in these areas to pursue future collaboration or work.

## Notice

SSE Renewables has launched a public consultation for a proposed solar and battery development in the Romney Marsh. It is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), and this is the first stage of their submission to the Planning Inspectorate for a Development Consent Order (DCO). An important part of the process will require the Local Planning Authority to provide specialist feedback on Landscape and Visual Assessment and Arboricultural matters. WSP has been appointed to give specialist feedback on Landscape and Visual Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013216-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 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

- 13 Feb 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013216-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013216-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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