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Lynemouth Solar DNO grid upgrade

Mining Remediation Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Mining Remediation Authority

Buyer Address: 200 Lichfield Lane, Nottinghamshire, UKF15, NG18 4RG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@coal.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
63157.57 GBP
Published
17 Nov 2025, 14:14
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
27 Mar 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
09332000 - Solar installation
Region
n/a
Awarded To
NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This contract is for grid upgrade works at Lynemouth MWTS to enable the connection to the grid of the solar PV system that is to be installed over the coming months. These works fall under non-contestable works, which means that the works must be completed by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO), in this instance that is Northern Powergrid. Scope of work The Works are: 1. At Lynemouth Pumps replace the existing LV board and Transformer with 20kV 1MVA transformer with 1600A ACB transformer LV board 2. Install system monitoring and SCADA 3. Witness test

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Lynemouth Solar DNO grid upgrade

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