Tender

Environment Agency - Supply, Installation, & Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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22 Nov 2016 at 09:53

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of solar photovoltaic panels for three locations: Tonbridge, Alverdiscott Depot, and Ely. This procurement falls within the mechanical engineering installation works category and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submitting relevant documentation is 16 December 2016, with the anticipated contract to commence on 23 January 2017 and conclude by 31 March 2017. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and the estimated contract value ranges from £90,000 to £120,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, especially those specialising in solar energy solutions. Companies that can meet the minimum specifications and project timelines, and possess MCS accreditation, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The ability to export surplus energy back to the national grid also indicates potential for long-term revenue generation, making this an attractive project for both small and medium enterprises as well as larger contractors in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency - Supply, Installation, & Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels

Notice Description

This is an invitation to express an interest to supply, install and comission solar panels for three Environment Agency offices in Tonbridge - Office TN11 9AS, Alverdiscott Depot EX39 4DA and Ely Office CB4 TX. We require the supply and installation providing a minimum specification of 35,000 Kw/hours per site per year from solar photovoltaic cells (PV's) on the roof or available ground area to generate electricity which can be directly fed into the premises energy supply to help offset the energy consumption, exporting any excess energy back to the national grid in accordance with the requirements set by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) under G59/2. We also require a display screen to be placed in the building for monitoring purposes. This project is to be delivered by an MCS accredited contractor. Additional information: Any supplier who submits the relevant documentation by the deadline date and time will have the Selection Stage information of the Invitation to Tender evaluated. Only the top scoring 6 suppliers from the selection stage information will have the tender portion of the documentation evaluated. The Invitation to Tender will include a supplier selection stage. The Invitation To Tender will be sent on the 28/11/2016 with a return deadline of 14:00, on 16/12/2016.The anticipated contract start date is 23/01/2017 and contract end date by 31/03/2017 latest. Participating suppliers need to be able to deliver the project within these timescales, and an indicative programme will be requested. Any supplier wishing to take part must register on the Environment Agency's e-tendering portal, Bravo https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html to express interest and download the Invitation to Tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3e0176-d1c6-428b-9116-ed0c554b130a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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