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title: "Business case for the Development of Solar PV Array on Locharmoss Landfill Site"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622935"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Business case for the Development of Solar PV Array on Locharmoss Landfill Site

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622935

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Business case for the Development of Solar PV Array on Locharmoss Landfill Site." The project falls within the public services industry category and is located at Locharmoss landfill site near Dumfries, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the contract award phase, which was finalised on 9 April 2021, following a competitive tendering process that ended with the submission deadline on 12 January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £74,630, was given to RPS, a supplier with experience in similar project deliveries.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and renewable energy sectors, particularly those with expertise in solar energy projects and landfill site conversions. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering public and private sector projects, especially those related to solar PV arrays and grid connection facilitation, are well-suited to compete. The complex nature of the project and required engagement with Scottish Power for grid connections imply a strong demand for knowledgeable consultants capable of developing a comprehensive business case and overseeing the project's implementation.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council are currently looking to the opportunity to develop a former landfill site, near the town of Dumfries, into a solar PV array. The site, which is approximately 26 hectares, has been the subject of an initial study, showing the potential for either a connection to the National Grid or a private wire arrangement to the adjacent Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Facility. Further information will be provided through any future tendering of a professional services contract. We are looking for consultants with demonstrable experience of delivering similar projects in both the Public and Private Sectors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council have five closed landfill sites within the Council area. Initial engagement with Scottish Power has indicated that the size of four of the sites coupled with the limited access to the National Grid, makes a solar PV array development not viable. The fifth site, at Locharmoss, Dumfries, at 26 hectares is potentially viable, either as private wire to the Ecodeco MBT Facility, or with a direct connection to the National Grid. The two opportunities for grid connections are both approximately 3-4km from the site but the while the Ecodeco MBT Facility can utilise the output from an adjacent solar PV array, the business case to be developed going forward will look to ensure that a connection to the National Grid is provided. The Council will be looking for consultants that can undertake the develop a full business case for a solar PV array on the Locharmoss facility, the development of tender documentation for the installation of the system and the supervision of the site works, should the business case be positive. Engagement with Scottish Power for a formal G99 grid connection offer will be required. At this stage the Council are looking expression of interest which would detail experience in delivering similar work.. We are looking for consultants with demonstrable experience of delivering similar projects in both the Public and Private Sectors. where a consultant is employed to produce and deliver the scoping/feasibility study then they may not be guaranteed to be selected for delivery of the full project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412454 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,630 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412454
- 26 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400542
- 12 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388092

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400542&idx=5
  18th December 2020 - Drawings regarding question asked on 15th December.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400542&idx=4
  7th December 2020 - PLease find attached the updated ITT document with revised submission date of 15th Jan 2021 @ 1.00pm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400542&idx=3
  3rd December 2020 - Environmental monitoring report in relation to question answered 3.12.20
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400542&idx=2
  2nd December 2020 - Please find attached additional information relating to a number of questions asked.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400542&idx=1
  26th November 2020 - Tender documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388092&idx=2
  12th October 2020 - update on the PIN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388092&idx=1
  15th June 2020 - Background Information,Grid Assessment,budget information,Site Maps,Data Analytics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388092
  full feasibility study for solar opportunities on Locharmoss landfill site - Dumfries and Galloway Council are currently looking to the opportunity to develop a former landfill site, near the town of Dumfries, into a solar PV array. The site, which is approximately 26 hectares, has been the subject of an initial study, showing the potential for either a connection to the National Grid or a private wire arrangement to the adjacent Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Facility. Further information will be provided through any future tendering of a professional services contract. We are looking for consultants with demonstrable experience of delivering similar projects in both the Public and Private Sectors.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400542
  Business case for the Development of Solar PV Array on Locharmoss Landfill Site - Dumfries and Galloway Council are currently looking to the opportunity to develop a former landfill site, near the town of Dumfries, into a solar PV array. The site, which is approximately 26 hectares, has been the subject of an initial study, showing the potential for either a connection to the National Grid or a private wire arrangement to the adjacent Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Facility. Further information will be provided through any future tendering of a professional services contract. We are looking for consultants with demonstrable experience of delivering similar projects in both the Public and Private Sectors.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412454
  Business case for the Development of Solar PV Array on Locharmoss Landfill Site - Dumfries and Galloway Council are currently looking to the opportunity to develop a former landfill site, near the town of Dumfries, into a solar PV array. The site, which is approximately 26 hectares, has been the subject of an initial study, showing the potential for either a connection to the National Grid or a private wire arrangement to the adjacent Ecodeco Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Facility. Further information will be provided through any future tendering of a professional services contract. We are looking for consultants with demonstrable experience of delivering similar projects in both the Public and Private Sectors.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622935
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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