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INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm located in Suffolk. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5pm on 26 July 2019. Clarification questions must be submitted by 5pm on 19 July 2019. The contract is valued at £160,000 with a minimum value of £120,000 and will commence on 16 August 2019, lasting until 15 August 2021. The procurement method is open, under an open procedure classified as repair and maintenance services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy services, particularly those involved in solar farm operations and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are suitable candidates for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolio in the growing solar energy sector, facilitating long-term growth and collaboration with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 5pm on Friday, 26 July, 2019. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Friday, 19 July, 2019, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 5pm on Friday, 26 July, 2019. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Friday, 19 July, 2019, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb351cf1-ed5a-4ad1-b9de-07ecbf069526
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2019 - 15 Aug 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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