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GB-Colchester: Solar PV and Battery Storage Development Services

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 May 2023 at 07:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Colchester City Council has awarded a contract for Solar PV and Battery Storage Development Services. The procurement process, managed by the Council, involved consulting services for planning permission and a business model for a ground mount solar farm and storage at Severn Saint Farm in Colchester, East of England. The contract, valued at £45,000 GBP, was awarded to Push Energy Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on May 3, 2023, and the contract period scheduled to run from May 15, 2023, to September 29, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy and energy efficiency service providers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in infrastructure development projects. Businesses specializing in renewable energy solutions and consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Colchester City Council's emphasis on small and medium enterprises as potential economic operators indicates a commitment to fostering local business growth through public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Solar PV and Battery Storage Development Services

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to provide consultancy services to obtain planning permission and provide a business model for a ground mount solar farm and storage at Severn Saint Farm, Severalls lane, Colchester. Site visits can be arranged, strictly by prior appointment only during normal office hours through Michael Woods michael.woods@colchesteramphora.com Full details of the requirements are detailed within the associated documents Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55fed899-d090-4a02-89f2-70473ebc24c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b377ed3d-a59d-405a-815d-bdefcc5d829f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUSH ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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