BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsSolar Farm Design and Planning Application for Redhills
    Awarded contract

    Solar Farm Design and Planning Application for Redhills

    Awarded
    £78.9k
    Published 13 Jul 2026

    Consultant required to design and submit planning application for a 2 MW solar photovoltaic farm in Penrith as part of Westmorland and Furness Council's net zero emissions programme.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 13 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £78.9k
    Published 13 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £78,855
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LD
      LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    13 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a planning and design consultant to prepare and submit a planning application for a approximately 2 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at Redhills, Penrith (CA11 0DQ). This project is part of the Council's Renewables Generation Programme and supports their Carbon Management Strategy 2024-2029, with the goal of achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2037. The solar farm will be located on Council-owned land and will complement an existing 2 MW operational solar PV farm at Sandscale, helping the Council meet its residual emission reduction targets. The successful consultant will be responsible for all aspects of initial design and planning submission, including site analysis, technical design, environmental assessments, and preparation of planning application documentation.

    Track record

    8 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL has awarded 8 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. AECOM LTD2× · 25%
    2. OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED2× · 25%
    3. WSP UK LIMITED2× · 25%
    4. LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING LIMITED1× · 13%
    5. JACOBS UK LTD1× · 13%

    Across engineering, the most active winners are AECOM LTD, WSP UK LIMITED, OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Monkswell Building Repurposing Feasibility Study - Kendal

    Conduct a feasibility study to evaluate converting Monkswell property in Kendal into additional self-contained housing units for temporary homeless accommodation.

    £32,305WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
    Published 23 Sept 2026
    AwardedMedia & Communications🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Skate Park Design and Installation at Queens Park, Windermere

    Design and install a new inclusive concrete skate park to replace the existing facility at Queens Park, Windermere for Westmorland and Furness Council.

    £140,000WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
    Published 22 Sept 2026
    OpenSocial Care🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Supported Accommodation Services for People with Complex Needs

    The Council is consulting with potential service providers on delivering supported accommodation and specialist support services for homeless people with complex needs to help them achieve stable, independent housing.

    WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
    Published 21 Sept 2026
    AwardedConstruction🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Retaining Wall Reconstruction and Masonry Repair Project - Stainton Old Row

    Design and reconstruction of a 7-metre damaged highway retaining wall at Stainton Old Row, including masonry repairs and environmental works scheduled for summer 2027.

    £83,244WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
    Published 18 Sept 2026

    Open in Engineering

    4 open listingsView all →
    Engineering🇮🇪Ireland

    Engineering Supervision and Inspection Services for Astro Pitch Project at Ballina Stephenites GAA

    Engineering supervisor needed to oversee construction quality and compliance for Ballina Stephenites GAA's synthetic pitch and floodlighting project in County Mayo.

    est.€13,000Ballina Stephenites GAA Club
    Published 24 Sept 2026
    Engineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Fire Risk Assessment Services

    Qualified organizations are invited to provide fire risk assessment services for housing and corporate properties to identify hazards and ensure safety compliance.

    est.£240,200SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
    Published 24 Sept 2026
    Engineering🇮🇪Ireland

    Topographical Survey Services for Clonmel Link Roads

    Procurement of professional topographical survey services to map terrain and infrastructure for the Clonmel Link Roads development project.

    est.€50,000TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL
    Published 24 Sept 2026
    Engineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Integrated Consultant Team for Floodlighting Installation Project at New-Bridge Integrated College

    Seek an Integrated Consultant Team to design and manage a floodlighting installation project at a County Down sports facility with funding from PEACEPLUS Community Advantage.

    est.£24,600City of Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
    Published 24 Sept 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c94e
    WF
    Buyer
    WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
    Sector
    Engineering