AwardedAwarded 13 July 2026

Redhills Solar PV Initial Design & Planning Submission

Westmorland and Furness Council · Local authority

In brief

Westmorland and Furness Council awarded architecture and engineering and energy work to Lighthouse Development Consulting Limited on 13 July 2026.

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What the notice says

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). 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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Lighthouse Development Consulting Limited (SME)
2 bids received
£78,855
Awarded 13 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 065514-2026

About the buyer

  1. Sandscale Integrated Depot - RIBA 3 Design Study

    Westmorland and Furness CouncilNorth WestArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon35 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £174kestimated
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    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  3. IWM/2627/Exh/3514: 3D Exhibition Design Services Framework for Imperial War Museums

    Imperial War MuseumsNorth West, South EastArchitecture and engineering, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon2 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £250kframework ceiling
  4. Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework

    Lake District National Park AuthorityNorth WestConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon2 days left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4mframework ceiling
  5. Prioritised Capital Improvements Programme - School Properties 2026-28

    Cumberland CouncilNorth WestArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated

From notice 065514-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.