Published date: 13 April 2024

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.


Closing: 14 May 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Solar panels - 09331000

  • Solar installation - 09332000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£35,000 to £55,000

Procurement reference

CLUP 05 16_1

Published date

13 April 2024

Closing date

14 May 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

10 June 2024

Contract end date

31 July 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Fentenfenna Farm was established in 2020 to support Cornwall's rural economy through the provision of space for new entrants into the agri-food sector. The farm has three operating platforms: a rural enterprise hub, a food skills training centre, and a food hub. The goal of the farm is to support micro and small regenerative agri-food enterprises, deliver food skills training, and provide food aid to the community.

The Fentenfenna Farm Food Hub exists to contribute towards a resilient food system for Cornwall. It does this in two ways: by providing a food storage and logistics solution for Mid-Cornwall that supports local producers, wholesale customers, and community organisations, and by combining salvaged waste food with organically grown local produce to create high nutrient density products for donation and retail. The Food Hub's primary function is to provide food aid to those most in need by salvaging waste food, packing it, and distributing it to community partners.

As part of this exciting venture, we are seeking to install a 50kw solar array, with 24 kw of battery storage to ensure long term financial and energy resilience.

The purchase of this system is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project. We will assess tenders received on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Luke Berkeley

Address

Fentenfenna Farm,Ruthvoes
ST. COLUMB
TR96HT
England

Email

luke@fentenfenna.co.uk