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title: "Redhills Solar PV Initial Design & Planning Submission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c94e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Redhills Solar PV Initial Design & Planning Submission

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c94e

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Redhills Solar PV Initial Design & Planning Submission" project. This procurement process relates to the planning and design of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm, located at Redhills, Penrith (CA11 0DQ), as part of the Council's Renewables Generation Programme. The project aims to support the Council's goal of achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2037. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, as it was below the threshold for competition. The award was made on 13 July 2026 to Lighthouse Development Consulting Limited, based in Penarth, for the provision of energy-efficiency consultancy services, with the contract period running from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2026. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in renewable energy consulting and related services. Such companies can leverage their expertise in energy-efficiency consultancy to support similar environmental objectives pursued by sub-central government authorities. Lighthouse Development Consulting Limited, an SME, was chosen for this project, highlighting the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to successfully compete and secure contracts in this sector. Businesses with experience in sustainable development and a focus on reducing carbon emissions will find that contracts like this align well with their capabilities and strategic business goals.

## Notice

This contract relates to the appointment of a planning and design consultant to prepare and submit a planning application for a c. 2 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at land owned by Westmorland and Furness Council at Redhills, Penrith (CA11 0DQ). The commission forms part of the Council's Renewables Generation Programme, supporting delivery of the Carbon Management Strategy 2024-2029 and the Council's objective to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2037. The project will complement the Council's existing 2 MW operational solar PV farm at Sandscale and contribute to addressing the Council's residual emission targets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065514-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,855 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065514-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065514-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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