Tender

Solar Energy Panels

DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST

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25 Sep 2024 at 14:05

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25 Sep 2024 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

St Catherine's College, a Church of England secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, is seeking to procure £100,000 worth of solar energy panels. This procurement is categorised under solar panels (CPV 09331000) and is in the Tender stage with a direct procurement method. The tender seeks to expand their existing solar panel system, intending to install panels on additional roofs of their college buildings. The submission deadline for interested parties is 25th October 2024, with the contract period expected to run from 23rd July 2025 to 31st August 2025. The procurement is particularly open to SMEs and VCSEs and is suited for capable contractors with experience in large-scale solar installations.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in renewable energy solutions. Businesses capable of delivering efficient and high-quality solar installation services will find this tender beneficial due to the potential for future contracts and the chance to establish a reputable working relationship with the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust. Ideal candidates include solar energy providers capable of offering buy-out right options, ensuring the college directly benefits from energy savings. Providing expertise in maximising solar energy capture on various roof configurations will also be advantageous for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar Energy Panels

Notice Description

St Catherine's College is a Church of England secondary school based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is one of 25 academies within the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust and has over 1060 students on roll between the ages of 11-16. We are looking to procure PS100,000 of solar panels (Solar Edge). Approximately 12 months ago we had a large solar install with a system size of 101.65kWp (Solar Edge). We would like to add to this system and invest PS100,000 into further solar panels. Our solar panels are situated on the following roofs: 17, 5, 8, 9. We would like to propose that further solar panels are installed onto roofs 4, 7, 1, 13, 11 and 18 however we will be led by the contractor to offer advice regarding maximum benefit from the sunlight. Our electricity is currently supplied by EDF and we pay a monthly standing charge of PS386.453 and the current pence per kWh: Day 26.57030 Night 20.50540 We are asking interested parties for a submission of what you can provide for PS100,000 investment on solar as buy out right option (no leases or investment options). The College wishes the energy savings we own them outright and gain the energy saving direct back to the college. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121e9be0-fe56-4eef-892e-7e374e5c7e43
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,001 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN23 7BL
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
St Anthony's
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

Further Information

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