Planning

Solar Photovoltaic technology at Alice Holt and NRS

FORESTRY COMMISSION

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    16th October 2023 22:01:46 PM

  • Contract Summary

    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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-5ae26bbe-8f53-4c5c-9227-4e7d45a24852

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    09330000

    CPV Division(s)

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

  • Awarding Authority

    FORESTRY COMMISSION

    Buyer Name

    Lucy Penny

    Buyer Email

    lucy.penny@forestresearch.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    620 Bristol Business Park,Coldharbour Lane

    BRISTOL

    BS161EJ

    England

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Planning

Solar Photovoltaic technology at Alice Holt and NRS

FORESTRY COMMISSION

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    10th October 2023 10:48:42 AM

  • Contract Summary

    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 lucy.penny@forestresearch.gov.uk. A response is requested by no later than 23 October 2023. 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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-5ae26bbe-8f53-4c5c-9227-4e7d45a24852

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    09330000

    CPV Division(s)

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

  • Awarding Authority

    FORESTRY COMMISSION

    Buyer Name

    Lucy Penny

    Buyer Email

    lucy.penny@forestresearch.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    620 Bristol Business Park,Coldharbour Lane

    BRISTOL

    BS161EJ

    England

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