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title: "The Provision of Planning Consultancy Services to the Cwm Ivor Penyrheol Solar Farm Project"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-112821"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-16"
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# The Provision of Planning Consultancy Services to the Cwm Ivor Penyrheol Solar Farm Project

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-112821

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking tender submissions for the provision of planning consultancy services for the Cwm Ivor Penyrheol Solar Farm Project, a significant renewable energy initiative aimed at constructing a solar farm with an approximate capacity of 20 MW, marking the largest of its kind under local authority ownership in Wales. This open procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 25th August 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and submit their proposals via the Proactis e-tender portal. The project has secured a provisional grid connection offer from Western Power Distribution, scheduled for summer 2022, as infrastructure upgrades are completed.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, energy efficiency, and technical planning services, particularly those with experience in large-scale renewable energy projects. Companies capable of demonstrating robust insurance coverage and a commitment to sustainability in line with the Well Being of Future Generations Act will be well-positioned to compete. This project not only fosters local economic development but also emphasises the increasing demand for eco-friendly energy solutions, making it ideal for consultants and firms in the energy sector looking to expand their business footprint.

## Notice

CCBC's project opportunity is to develop a ground mounted solar farm of up to ~20 MW capacity, the largest of its kind in local authority ownership in Wales.A grid connection offer has been secured which provides for 15,306 kVA export on to Western Power Distribution's network at 33kV. A provisional grid connection date has been agreed with Western Power Distribution (WPD) for Summer 2022 when WPD's upgrade works at Upper Boat substation are due to have been completed.CCBC have appointed a planning consultant to support the project's development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112821 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,110 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 16:30 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112821

## Notice URLs

- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk

## Provenance

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