Award

Purchase of electricity from solar panels for Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre via a PPA

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2023 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of electricity from solar panels for Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre via a PPA. The tender process was completed, and the contract value is £250,000. The procurement method used was not applicable, and the contract period starts on May 1, 2023, and ends on April 30, 2048. The tender had a deadline for submissions on April 30, 2023, and the award was published on June 8, 2023.

This procurement opportunity from Durham County Council can benefit businesses in the services category, particularly those offering green energy solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender, as indicated by the procurement's suitability assessment. The contract presents a unique opportunity resulting from specific circumstances, with only a single supplier currently awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of timely and targeted bidding for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of electricity from solar panels for Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre via a PPA

Notice Description

Due to the demolition of the adjacent Academy, a procurement exercise is required by DCC to ensure the Leisure Centre retains access to the cheaper, greener electricity. This is a unique opportunity resulting from these circumstances and only a single supplier is able to provide the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98dcb494-4996-4586-b045-68d7a4acf40c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12af0aa1-82a4-448a-b6fa-60b98d111001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2048 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUINNESS SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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