Planning

Solar Car Port RFI - Request for Information

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Oct 2024 at 13:23

Planning

25 Jul 2024 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Solar Car Port RFI - Request for Information" within the solar energy industry category. The tender aims to explore the feasibility and interest in providing a solar PV car port based on specific requirements. The location for this procurement is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with key engagement dates ending on 25th October 2024. Interested parties had the opportunity to submit responses to help the Council finalise its requirements and market approach. Detailed information regarding this RFI was made available on the Supplying the South West portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in solar energy solutions, to collaborate with a local government body, opening doors for potential partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are specifically encouraged to participate, highlighting the Council's inclusivity and support for diverse business types. Companies adept in renewable energy infrastructure will find this tender an excellent chance to expand their portfolio and contribute to sustainable development initiatives in the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Solar Car Port RFI - Request for Information

Notice Description

Please note this RFI has now closed Herefordshire Council wish to establish whether there are any organisations interested in providing a solar PV car port based on the requirements set out within this RFI. You are invited to submit a response and information provided will assist the Council in finalising the requirements of the solution and approach to the market. Thank you for your interest. Additional information: This RFI has now closed. Thank you for all those who have submitted a response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-197dc835-e1b8-4170-a429-68905952e254
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17faa086-e02f-4ccf-8f6b-85aa5216a5da
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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