Tender

Daventry District Council- DC Isolation of Solar Arrays

DAVENTRY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2020 at 15:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Daventry District Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Isolation of Solar Arrays" project, aimed at addressing health and safety risks identified in a fire risk assessment. This procurement falls within the works category, specifically focusing on electricity and solar energy. The tender is active and the deadline for submission is set for 21st February 2020. The work is to be carried out in Daventry, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit their offers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in electrical works, particularly those experienced in solar energy systems and safety upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender’s suitability for them. Companies with capabilities in installing Solar Edge inverter systems and managing maintenance work, including cleaning and pest control beneath solar panel installations, would find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth and expansion in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Daventry District Council- DC Isolation of Solar Arrays

Notice Description

The solar array at Daventry District Council's offices was installed in 2012 and has been operating successfully since then. The installation was installed in accordance with the appropriate standards at the time. A recent fire risk assessment of the office building identified a potential health and safety risk associated with the solar array's direct current (DC) network. The risk assessment noted that there was no means of isolating the DC link from the rooftop arrays to the inverters and, in the event of an incident in the building, the network will remain live even after the building's electricity supply had been isolated. This presents a risk to any persons who would be required to enter the building, for example firefighters. The Council has resolved to address this risk. The Council engaged a specialist company to review the existing system and propose an appropriate method to provide DC electrical disconnection at panel level. The recommended solution is to install the Solar Edge inverter system with DC optimisers installed under the solar panels. The new inverters will replace the existing inverters, which will be disposed of. The work also provides an opportunity to address a problem with pigeons nesting underneath the panel arrays and to undertake cleaning of both the panels and the roof guttering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f5852db-3f48-4a15-aa6e-a886bf8b9248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb106586-519e-43b3-bac5-18ac32639ac0
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

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

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
DAVENTRY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DAVENTRY
Postcode
NN11 4FP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Daventry East
Westminster Constituency
Daventry

Further Information

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