Redhills Solar PV Initial Design & Planning Submission
Westmorland and Furness CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £78,855
Deadline
Not specified
Published
13 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The commission forms part of the Council's Renewables Generation Programme, supporting delivery of the Carbon Management Strategy 2024-2029 and the Council's objective to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2037. The project will complement the Council's existing 2 MW operational solar PV farm at Sandscale and contribute to addressing the Council's residual emission targets.
Submission
This contract relates to the appointment of a planning and design consultant to prepare and submit a planning application for a c. 2 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at land owned by Westmorland and Furness Council at Redhills, Penrith (CA11 0DQ).
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Award Details
LIGHTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING LIMITED
£78,855
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- 1
Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited
12 contracts wonlatest 30 Sept 2026ends 20 Sept 2027£2m
total awarded
- 2
WSP UK Limited
3 contracts wonlatest 8 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2030£235,848
total awarded
- 3
Aecom
3 contracts wonlatest 8 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2030£177,914
total awarded
- 4
I.T. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED
£209,433
total awarded
- 5
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED
£177,550
total awarded
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Westmorland and Furness CouncilKey Dates
Published
13 July 2026
Submission deadline
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