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Helston Community Energy Project

HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2021 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Helston Community Energy Project, initiated by Helston Town Council, seeks tenders for a feasibility study regarding a potential solar photovoltaic site in a rural parish near Helston, Cornwall. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 19 January 2022. This initiative is funded through the Rural Community Energy Fund, with an application due by 31 January 2022. The total value of the project is estimated at £35,000, with a minimum threshold of £25,000 for bids. The contract period is expected to commence on 2 May 2022 and concludes on 31 October 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy and feasibility studies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide engineering consultancy, environmental assessments, or related services could effectively compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only secure a vital contract with a local authority but may also benefit from subsequent tenders for similar services related to additional sites, creating further avenues for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Helston Community Energy Project

Notice Description

The Council is seeking tenders for professional services to investigate the feasibility of a potential solar PV site in a rural parish close to Helston, Cornwall. It is the intention to fund the work through a Phase 1 grant from the Rural Community Energy Fund, an application for which is now under preparation for submission by 31 January 2022. Further details are provided in the attached Invitation To Tender for professional services in relation to an RCEF Phase 1 feasibility study into a potential solar PV site. Completed tender documents (paper copy and memory stick) in a sealed envelope marked 'Rural Community Energy Fund tender' are required by 17.00 on Wednesday 19th January 2022 addressed to The Town Clerk, Helston Town Council, The Guildhall, Helston. TR13 8ST A grid offer from the local District Network Operator (DNO), Western Power Distribution has already been obtained and the landowner has signed an Exclusivity Licence. Full details for the site will be provided to the successful bidder. The Council is seeking separate tenders for similar services in relation to a second site in a different location nearby and in the event that one bidder is successful with both, there is an expectation that a saving on the total price would be offered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bedce-b5a4-42b4-a63d-aca741595fed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
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
HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HELSTON
Postcode
TR13 8ST
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Helston North
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Further Information

Notice Documents

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