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Solar PV at Bicester Fire Station

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and installation of Solar PV at Bicester Fire Station has been conducted by Oxfordshire County Council, located in Oxford, England. This process falls under the industry category of solar photovoltaic modules, solar installation, and solar panel roof-covering work, with a total contract value of £17,884.02. The procurement reached the award stage on 1st December 2024, with the notice published on 30th May 2025, and the contract is scheduled to run from 17th January 2025 to 4th July 2025. This project offers an exciting opportunity in the renewable energy sector, particularly useful for businesses skilled in solar installation works.

This tender can foster growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy industry, exemplified by the successful award to Bright Future Solar Ltd, an SME based in Worcester. Businesses with capabilities in solar panel supply and installation, particularly those experienced with public sector projects, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, this tender provides SMEs with a chance to showcase their expertise and expand their project portfolios in a burgeoning market.

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Notice Title

Solar PV at Bicester Fire Station

Notice Description

Solar PV supply and installation at Bicester Fire Station.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-705033ed-c964-42c8-a2b5-3d08b8abe139
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76adea3b-5439-417c-a0ff-ac61973e7e1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,884 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,884 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 1-6 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT FUTURE SOLAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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