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Design & Construction of a Solar Canopy for the GULCS Project

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Sep 2020 at 12:35

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 09:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a contractor for the project titled "Design & Construction of a Solar Canopy for the GULCS Project." This initiative, part of the solar energy industry, involves the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of a solar canopy at the Bristol and Bath Science Park in South Gloucestershire. The tender period has ended on 13th September 2019, and the contract runs from 16th January 2020 to 28th August 2020. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with a contract value of £200,000, with the minimum value set at £150,000. The project aims to support the installation of a flagship electric vehicle charging station offering rapid charging bays.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar energy solutions and construction, particularly those experienced in designing and maintaining solar canopies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the project's accessibility and value range. Companies with a proven track record in working with local authorities and experience in related construction works will be particularly well-suited for this tender, enabling them to expand their business in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design & Construction of a Solar Canopy for the GULCS Project

Notice Description

South Gloucestershire is installing a flagship Electric Vehicle Go Ultra Low Charging Station (GULCS). The GULCS will provide up to eight rapid charging bays and will be located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park on Feynman Way, South Gloucestershire.This contract is for the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of a solar canopy for the GULCS. The appointed contractor shall demonstrate experience of designing, planning, scheduling, constructing and maintaining solar canopies, with good experience/knowledge of working with local authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba53544-cd91-4513-a624-9469c5eb683c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f38087d-0bc2-44be-b0b2-ba7c946a7ade
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2019 - 28 Aug 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 7PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLYSOLAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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