Published date: 3 September 2020

Last edited date: 4 September 2020

This notice was replaced on 14 January 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 14 January 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Solar photovoltaic modules - 09331200

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£40,000,000

Procurement reference

CORNWALL001-DN428900-41339559

Published date

3 September 2020

Closing date

1 October 2020

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

2 November 2020

Contract end date

1 November 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Framework for the supply and installation of solar panels across 5 lots with an additional lot for a consultant to carry out post installation checks. Panels to be installed in line with the IET Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems.

The Council currently has an allocated £6m of funding to invest in renewal energy, including Solar Panels. The estimated value includes this money, as well as allowances for future funding to be made available over the life of the Framework and for usage by other public sector bodies listed within the Tender pack who may or may not access the Framework.
The framework consists of the following lots:
1. Domestic Rooftop (minimum 10 homes)
2. Commercial Rooftop up to 50kW
3. Commercial Rooftop more than 50kW
4. Commercial Ground Mounted
5. Commercial Solar Carport
6. Post-Installation Quality Assessment

Contractors may bid for and be appointed to any number and combination of Lots 1-5, however Lot 6 is exclusive. Bidders tendering for that Lot may not tender for any other.

The tender documents can be accessed here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7a4b1b92-755c-ea11-80ff-005056b64545


More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Solar Framework

  • Opportunity
  • Published 3 September 2020


About the buyer

Contact name

Stuart Hinde

Address

County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7483128356

Email

Stuart.Hinde@cornwall.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk