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GB-Colchester: 0406 - Solar PV Array Edge Protection Solution

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2024 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Homes, on behalf of Colchester City Council, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GB-Colchester: 0406 - Solar PV Array Edge Protection Solution". This contract, valued at approximately £350k per annum, involves the installation of protective measures around the perimeter of existing Solar PV arrays on occupied council-owned residential properties to prevent wildlife access. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with the tender period concluding on 29th November 2024. The award date was 12th December 2024, with the work scheduled to start on 2nd January 2025 and end on 31st December 2025. The project covers the East of England region, within the industry categories of solar panels and pest-control services.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specializing in solar energy solutions and wildlife control. Given the scale and scope of the work, SMEs with experience in similar projects or those seeking to expand their portfolio in the green energy sector would find this contract advantageous. Houghton Building Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such projects. The contract's potential extension by an additional two years, subject to satisfactory performance, further increases the opportunity for sustained business engagement and growth.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0406 - Solar PV Array Edge Protection Solution

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to install protection around the perimeter to existing Solar PV arrays on occupied Council owned residential properties to prevent bird and other wildlife access. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying tender 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. The contract is initially for 1 year with the option to extend for up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. The contract is valued at approximately PS350k per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d8fbe9f-da9a-4cb7-8047-29e751b20dca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbc86f6-1e74-46c4-b92c-940ac8fb7bf3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

HOUGHTON BUILDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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