Award

Lindesfarne upgrade of the solar PV system

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jun 2025 at 07:43

TenderAmendment

05 Mar 2025 at 14:06

TenderAmendment

18 Feb 2025 at 17:07

TenderAmendment

17 Feb 2025 at 14:31

TenderAmendment

17 Feb 2025 at 14:27

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Lindesfarne upgrade of the solar PV system" was managed by Natural England, with the award for this procurement being made on 9 March 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of solar energy, specifically involving inverters, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The project was conducted via an open procedure and was valued at £10,521.26. The tendering phase concluded on 5 March 2025, with the contract period running from 10 to 31 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar systems and inverter technology. The open procedure method allowed for a competitive process, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which benefits from the potential visibility and track record development in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in delivering efficient solar energy solutions would be well-positioned to compete, as evidenced by the successful bid from Kompressor Heat Ltd, a company identified as an SME.

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Notice Title

Lindesfarne upgrade of the solar PV system

Notice Description

Natural England are seeking the upgrade of the existing single-phase inverter and battery installation to a 3-phase inverter with additional batteries. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to helen.woolley@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 28/02/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to helen.woolley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8c0842-4365-4a6f-b8c4-28651349b4e5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

31155000 - Inverters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,521 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPRESSOR HEAT

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