Planning

Coed Ely Solar Farm

  • Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-029436

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-040857

Published 5 October 2023, 4:25pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

The Pavilions, Clydach Vale

Tonypandy

CF40 2XX

Email

procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1443431000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL15 - Central Valleys

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Coed Ely Solar Farm

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Market Engagement for Coed Ely Solar Farm

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 09330000 - Solar energy
  • 09331000 - Solar panels
  • 09332000 - Solar installation
  • 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
Main site or place of performance

Coed Ely, Tonyrefail

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are seeking to develop its first Land Based Solar Farm to be located on a 'terraced' former colliery site above Coed Ely in Tonyrefail. The site is in Coed Ely which is located in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The scheme is majority grid connected at 33kV with a loop in connection to an underground circuit, adjacent to the DNO substation. The eastern parcel is stand-alone 11kV private wire connected, to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital 3.2km from site.

The design is an east-west orientation due to the nature of the site topography.

The purpose of this exercise is guage the interest in this project to shape the future procurement strategy and to inform suppliers that the Council will be bringing the project to the market later this year, anticipated in Q4 2023.

Potential Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity are invited to

download the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire via the www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and complete

no later than 10am on 19th October 2023.

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDERS (ITT) OR A PRE-QUALIFICATION (PQQ) EXERCISE. This is a Request For Information

(RFI). The RFI will be used to facilitate a market sounding exercise to provide advance information of requirements and open a dialogue

with the market.

two.2.14) Additional information

To participate in this market sounding exercise and access the RFI documents please log on to https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and

search for ITT 106066

The deadline for responses to the RFI is 10am on 19.10.2023

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

22 January 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

To express you interest and obtain further documentation please log onto

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and seacrh for ITT 106066

Your organisation only needs to register one account to access the system.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=135256.

(WA Ref:135256)