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Tender for the Sale of Power Generated Through Photovoltaic Panels (PV) at Gibraltar Airport South-East Apron to the Gibraltar Electricity Authority

HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 12:06

Tender

09 Aug 2024 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

HM Government of Gibraltar has completed a tender process titled "Tender for the Sale of Power Generated Through Photovoltaic Panels (PV) at Gibraltar Airport South-East Apron to the Gibraltar Electricity Authority" under the solar energy industry category. The project involves the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of PV panels on the south eastern side of Gibraltar Airport apron, with economic operators bidding to sell the generated power via a power purchase agreement. The procurement used an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th September 2024, and the contract running from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2044. The awarded contract was published on 18th March 2025, with Popay Procurement Ltd securing the contract valued at approximately £6,455,003.32 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in renewable energy projects with long-term financial incentives. Companies specialising in solar energy solutions, particularly those from Gibraltar, the UK, or regions covered by relevant trade agreements, are well-suited for this tender. The extensive contract duration provides a stable revenue stream and reinforces the importance of renewable energy investment, fostering innovation and sustainable business models in the clean energy sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Sale of Power Generated Through Photovoltaic Panels (PV) at Gibraltar Airport South-East Apron to the Gibraltar Electricity Authority

Notice Description

H.M. Government of Gibraltar is inviting bids from economic operators to design, install, operate and maintain a PV Panel installation on the south eastern side of the airport apron. Remuneration will be via the sale of power generated by these panels through a power purchase agreement as specified in the Tender Documents. Interested parties may seek further information and submit responses via HM Government of Gibraltar's Supplier Network Portal: https://hmgogsupplier.gibraltar.gov.gi Additional information: Gibraltar does not participate in the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under the World Trade Organization (WTO). HM Government of Gibraltar therefore reserves the right to consider only those bids from eligible tenderers in Gibraltar, the UK, or a country or territory covered by a trade agreement extending to Gibraltar that contains relevant procurement provisions. Interested parties may obtain further information and respond to this tender via HM Government of Gibraltar's Supplier Network Portal: https://hmgogsupplier.gibraltar.gov.gi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81a42258-ea45-4f58-9c49-e28d2bdd3f45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d90328-b56d-42d4-a0ec-4be447699af0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,455,003 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Additional Buyers

GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

Contact Name
Jordan Borg
Contact Email
procurement.info@gibraltar.gov.gi
Contact Phone
+35020051631

Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
GX11 1AA
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POPAY PROCUREMENT

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