Planning

Solar Photovoltaic technology at Alice Holt and NRS

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Oct 2023 at 22:01

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

10 Oct 2023 at 10:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The FORESTRY COMMISSION is planning a tender for the supply and installation of Solar Photovoltaic technology at its locations in Farnham, Surrey, and Roslin, Edinburgh. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a budget of £1,200,000 allocated for the work. The tender, identified as "CR2023/24/045", is set to start on 30th November 2023 and end on 31st March 2024. Interested parties are required to express interest by emailing procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk by 23rd October 2023. The Forest Research agency is leading this procurement, and the classification falls under Solar energy (CPV: 09330000).

This tender for Solar Photovoltaic technology by the FORESTRY COMMISSION presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions and construction to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender, potentially leading to business expansion and growth opportunities. The procurement method specifies an open procedure below threshold, indicating accessibility to a wide range of businesses within the industry category. The tender process includes requirements for suppliers to install solar panels, cabling, and controls at the designated locations, offering scope for innovation and efficiency in delivering the technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar Photovoltaic technology at Alice Holt and NRS

Notice Description

This PIN is for market engagement only. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by Forest Research. The requirements and values set out below may be subject to change. Forest Research has a requirement for the supply and installation of Solar Photovoltaic technology at its two main locations. Background Forest Research (FR) is the research agency of the Forestry Commission and is Great Britain's principal organisation for forestry and tree related research. It operates from two main sites; Alice Holt Lodge located in Farnham, Surrey (GU10 4LH) and Northern Research Station (NRS) (EH25 9SY) located in Roslin, Edinburgh. Both sites contain a mix of office accommodation, laboratories, and glasshouses & nurseries (used for research and experiments, not horticultural production). Annual electricity consumption is around 500 MWh for NRS and 850 MWh for Alice Holt. Alice Holt has some solar panels already installed on site, consisting of 2 roof- mounted arrays, one approximately 180m2 PV (approx.17 yrs old) and the other approx. 60m2 PV (approx. 3 yrs old). Some of the panels provide a feed-in tariff. It is not yet decided whether these panels are to remain as is, or whether they will be replaced/upgraded as part of these works. There is currently no battery storage. There is no existing Solar PV technology at NRS. Feasibility studies and surveys at both sites are currently being conducted to identify the full extent of the requirement and the viable options. Scope of the Requirement The requirement is for the supply and install of Solar PV technology at both sites. This work may be a single contract with the same supplier completing the work at both sites, or two contracts with different suppliers. The work may be undertaken in stages to accommodate option selection and local planning approval processes/timescales. This work is to include the installation of the solar panels, cabling and controls, as well as supply of additional Solar PV components. The full scope of these additional components is yet to be fully identified by FR. The supplier will be required to install all the new technology at NRS, but there may be an element of upgrade work required as well as new installation at Alice Holt. Additional information: You are requested to express an interest in the above work by emailing procurement@forestresearch.gov.uk. A response is requested by no later than 23 October 2023. (NB if you have previously emailed your interest to lucy.penny@forestresearch.gov.uk, a further response is not required). FR would be grateful if you are able to identify the following within your response: - Which site you are interested in; - Lead times of key components; - The proportion of your component products that is manufactured in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ae26bbe-8f53-4c5c-9227-4e7d45a24852
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5681131a-1bb4-45ef-8c7f-865208c19f37
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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