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INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom - AWARD

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2021 at 10:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk Council is initiating an operation and maintenance contract for a 12.4MW solar farm located at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This contract, covering a total value of £800,000, is awarded following an open procurement method, with a minimum budget of £750,000. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2021 and will extend until 31st August 2026, with an optional five-year extension. The procurement process has been completed, and the award notice was published on 3rd September 2021, signalling the successful conclusion of this tender stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar energy services, operation, and maintenance. Given the sizeable contract value and the long duration, firms that provide maintenance services for solar farms or possess expertise in energy management would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability classification that favours them, thereby promoting a competitive environment that could foster business growth and innovation in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom - AWARD

Notice Description

INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This will be a 5 year contract with an option to extend for another 5 years. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-771f3754-89a9-4da6-be39-939d0bfa0120
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e7f759-9bf0-45d7-a1e9-732e63b43937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£371,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENHEATH ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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