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title: "Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-139284"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-139284

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## Summary

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has awarded a contract for the design, operation, and maintenance of a solar energy farm with a private wire connection at Coed Ely. This procurement falls under the "works" category in the energy sector and is part of the Council’s initiative to enhance energy sustainability. The awarded contract involves a dual-installation framework, consisting of a 5MW, 33kV export-only grid connection, and a 1MW, 11kV private wire connection to RG Hospital with no export allowance. The procurement was undertaken via an open procedure, and the successful contract worth £8,611,910 was signed on 25th July 2024, with Vital Energi Utilities selected as the supplier. The project's primary location is within the UKL15 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, electrical installations, and infrastructure maintenance. Companies with expertise in solar energy solutions and experience with large-scale projects will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Furthermore, the emphasis on delivering community benefits and supporting Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s economic and social objectives means that businesses with a commitment to social value and environmental sustainability will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scale and complexity of the project, larger firms or consortia are best suited to leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to regional development goals.

## Notice

Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme at Coed Ely.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council ("RCT") are seeking to award a contract for a Solar Energy Farm for Design, Build, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme ("The Project"), under an DBOM Contract. The estimated total ground mounted solar capacity is approximately 6 MW. The solar farm will be designed as two separate installations to accommodate: - 5MW, 33kV export only WPD grid connection - 1MW, 11kV private wire connection to RG Hospital with no export allowance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139284 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,611,910 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF39 9BT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Porth |
| Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 31321300 - High-voltage cable
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139284
- 27 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139284

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB468641
  Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely - Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme at Coed Ely.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486408
  Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm with Private Wire Connection at Coed Ely - Design, Operate and Maintain a Solar Farm and Private Wire Scheme at Coed Ely.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-139284
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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