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GB-Colchester: Solar PV and Battery Storage Development Services

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2023 at 07:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is seeking consultancy services for a Solar PV and Battery Storage Development project at Severn Saint Farm, Colchester. The contract involves obtaining planning permission and creating a business model for a ground mount solar farm. The procurement is open with a tender deadline of April 28, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on May 15, 2023, and end on September 29, 2023. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category, with a contract value of £50,000.

The Solar PV and Battery Storage Development tender by Colchester City Council presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the energy-efficiency consultancy industry. Businesses in the East of England, United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete for this contract due to its focus on local renewable energy infrastructure development. The open procurement method allows fair competition, providing a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in the region.

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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-b5fd17-601d4e79-952e-4cf1-8790-16fbcd589f70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048cbb2c-909a-446a-b08a-2ec627a651ef
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 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
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

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

Further Information

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