--- title: "Oakdale Road and Chisenhale Street Solar Farm's" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069069" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069069" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069069.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069069.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Oakdale Road and Chisenhale Street Solar Farm's Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069069 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069069) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069069.json) ## Summary Merseytravel, a prominent sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the development of solar photovoltaic installations. The project is titled "Oakdale Road and Chisenhale Street Solar Farm's," with the procurement notice published on 1st May 2026. Set to begin on 1st January 2027 and conclude by the end of 2028, this tender involves the design, construction, and commissioning of solar PV systems at two separate locations, both within the UKD72 region. The procurement method is selective, utilising an award under the framework approach, and is a competitive tender situated under the 'works' category with an estimated value of £5,500,000 gross. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in renewable energy infrastructure. Organisations that can demonstrate expertise in complex solar PV projects will have a competitive edge. With a focus on sustainability, efficient project delivery, and minimal disruption to the surrounding areas, businesses that excel in project management, engineering, and integration with existing infrastructure are ideally suited for this opportunity. Additionally, the procurement process supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging participation from a varied range of business entities. This project not only fosters renewable energy initiatives but also aims to deliver long-term energy cost savings and contribute to the authority's sustainability objectives. ## Notice The contracting authority intends to procure a suitably qualified contractor (or consortium) to deliver the design, build, and installation of two solar photovoltaic (PV) installations located at Oakdale Road Solar Farm and Chisenhale Street Solar Farm. The project forms part of the authority's wider strategy to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy resilience, and increase the proportion of locally generated renewable energy across its estate. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of both sites, including design development, procurement of equipment, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning. The scope of services is expected to include, but not be limited to: Site Assessment and Surveys: Undertake detailed site investigations, including topographical, geotechnical, and electrical assessments, to inform design and delivery. Design and Engineering: Development of detailed designs for solar PV arrays, mounting systems, inverters, grid connection infrastructure, and associated electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant UK standards and regulations. Planning and Consents: Support or manage any required planning permissions, permits, and stakeholder engagement activities. Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Supply of all plant, equipment, and materials, including PV panels, inverters, cabling, and mounting structures. Construction and Installation: Full installation of solar PV systems, including civil works, electrical installation, and integration with existing infrastructure. Grid Connection and Integration: Coordination with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and implementation of grid connection requirements, including metering and export arrangements. Testing and Commissioning: Verification of system performance, safety testing, and commissioning to ensure operational readiness. Operation and Maintenance Strategy: Provision of initial maintenance plans, warranties, and performance monitoring arrangements. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management: Delivery in accordance with all relevant legislation, with particular emphasis on safe construction practices and environmental protection. The contractor will be expected to deliver both sites efficiently, potentially in parallel, while minimising disruption to surrounding areas and ensuring programme certainty. This procurement seeks organisations with demonstrable experience in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly solar PV projects of comparable scale and complexity. The outputs will contribute to the authority's sustainability objectives and long-term energy cost savings. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040570-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Award under framework | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 13:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040570-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040570-2026 1st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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