Planning

Delivery of a Community Solar Project for Newcastle Borough Residents

NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Mar 2024 at 17:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is planning a tender process for the delivery of a Community Solar Project aimed at decarbonising the Borough for their Net Zero Goal of 2050. The project seeks an experienced renewable energy organisation to install solar PV on housing, benefiting residents financially through reduced living costs. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a budget of £20,000 and a contract period starting on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2028.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in community renewable energy and solar installations to engage with the Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The project is located in the West Midlands region, providing local businesses with an opportunity to contribute to the Council's sustainability goals while benefiting from the project's investment in solar technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of a Community Solar Project for Newcastle Borough Residents

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme's Sustainable Environment Services is seeking to engage with a suitable and experienced community renewable energy organisation to undertake a community solar project in the Borough for the benefit of residents living in Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough. This project aims to begin work in decarbonising the Borough for the Council's Net Zero Goal of 2050. In particular the Council is looking for an organisation that can self or group fund the project for social and residential housing in the Borough. As well, has the experience and quality/affordable suppliers for the installation of solar PV on homes. > Provide investment through self or group for the supply and installation of solar for housing in the Borough. > Benefit at financial risk residents of the Borough through the installation of solar which will reduce the cost-of-living for identified residents. > Provide local quality and affordable suppliers to source and install solar PV for housing in the Borough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-260ebb4e-5af2-4479-8112-5df5ab7ea747
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4844aa6-a91b-4789-b0bb-597080ec77aa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Thomas Guilbert-Newell
Contact Email
thomas.guilbert-newell@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782717717

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 2SL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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