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title: "Grid Connection Costs for Shewalton Solar PV Farm"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722053"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-02-09"
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# Grid Connection Costs for Shewalton Solar PV Farm

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722053

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for Grid Connection Costs for Shewalton Solar PV Farm to Scottish Power Energy Network Holdings. The procurement process involved a tender with the title "Grid Connection Costs for Shewalton Solar PV Farm". The process was completed on 9th January 2023. The contract value is £597,610.82 GBP. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in providing grid connection services for solar PV projects. Companies specializing in electrical infrastructure and energy networks, especially those with experience working with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), would be well-suited to compete. The location of the project is in North Ayrshire, UK. Understanding the unique requirements of grid connections in Scotland, given the presence of a sole DNO, such as Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN), is crucial for successful participation in this tender.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council aim to develop a 5.27MW solar PV farm on the former Shewalton landfill site. A grid connection will be required for Shewalton Solar PV Farm. A grid connection can only be set up by a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The distribution network operator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the electric and gas networks up and down the country and in Scotland, unlike England, there is only one DNO. Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) are the sole DNO and the only one who can provide a quote to establish a gird connection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council aim to develop a 5.27MW solar PV farm on the former Shewalton landfill site. A grid connection will be required for Shewalton Solar PV Farm. A grid connection can only be set up by a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The distribution network operator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the electric and gas networks up and down the country and in Scotland, unlike England, there is only one DNO. Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) are the sole DNO and the only one who can provide a quote to establish a gird connection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470814 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £597,610 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH POWER ENERGY NETWORK HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470814

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470814
  Grid Connection Costs for Shewalton Solar PV Farm - North Ayrshire Council aim to develop a 5.27MW solar PV farm on the former Shewalton landfill site. A grid connection will be required for Shewalton Solar PV Farm. A grid connection can only be set up by a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The distribution network operator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the electric and gas networks up and down the country and in Scotland, unlike England, there is only one DNO. Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) are the sole DNO and the only one who can provide a quote to establish a gird connection.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722053
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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