Tender

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC LANDSCAPE SENSITIVITY AND CAPACITY STUDY

RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rushcliffe Borough Council is inviting quotes for the supply of services for the "SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC LANDSCAPE SENSITIVITY AND CAPACITY STUDY" project. The study aims to assess the capacity of landscapes within the Borough for solar photovoltaic development. The tender is open for submission until 2nd October 2023, and the contract period is from 9th October 2023 to 8th January 2024. The project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category in the services industry. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender by Rushcliffe Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly are encouraged to participate in this tender, offering a chance to work closely with the Council on a significant planning and development project. Companies specialising in solar energy, landscape architecture, and environmental consulting would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to inform planning decisions and support sustainable energy development within the Borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC LANDSCAPE SENSITIVITY AND CAPACITY STUDY

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite quotes for the supply of services by an appropriately qualified consultant in respect of undertaking of an assessment of the capacity of landscapes within the Borough to absorb solar photovoltaic development. The purpose of the study is to inform the review of Local Plan policies, the content of supplementary planning documents and guidance notes, and the determination of planning applications across the Borough. The focus is for the selected consultancy to work in partnership with the Council and key partners to provide a detailed evidence base concerning the capacity of individual landscape character areas (LCAs) to accommodate different scales of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic developments, including specifically larger projects up to and in excess of 50MW.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a67542-157c-4b48-bf05-dfe727ed83dd
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38126200 - Solar radiation surface observing apparatus

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 8 Jan 2024 1-6 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
RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BRIDGFORD
Postcode
NG2 7YG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Compton Acres
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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