Tender

Invitation to tender for mechanical solar panel cleaning system- BIG2077

A CLEANER GENERATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

A Cleaner Generation Limited, a leading UK solar farm cleaning operator, has issued an invitation to tender for a mechanical solar panel cleaning system under the tender ID BIG2077. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically classified under miscellaneous cleaning machines (CPV code: 42995000), and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently open, with a submission deadline set for 21 December 2016. The expected contract value ranges from £50,000 to £80,000, with the contract period commencing on 16 January 2017 and concluding on 16 March 2017. This procurement follows an open procedure to ensure broad participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning machinery sector. Companies that specialise in the design and supply of versatile and transportable cleaning devices, particularly those with a proven capability in servicing large-scale solar farms, would be well-positioned to bid. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation. Engaging with this contract could enhance operational capacities and expand market reach for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for mechanical solar panel cleaning system- BIG2077

Notice Description

A Cleaner Generation is one of the UK's largest specialist solar farm cleaning operators. Currently our method of cleaning is manual, using water-fed brushes. To meet future contracts and the needs of our clients, we are looking to expand to include a mechanical device to improve productivity. The machine needs to be: Versatile to cope with many different solar array arrangements. Relatively easy to transport. Have an approved method of cleaning by panel manufacturers. Meets our high standard of cleaning. Able to clean large scale solar farms efficiently. Please see Tender document for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a93c0113-229a-4c48-bd70-77dbabf165f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33484db4-ea19-4f69-83cc-231ba8a12eb0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42995000 - Miscellaneous cleaning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2017 - 16 Mar 2017 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
A CLEANER GENERATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST AGNES
Postcode
TR5 0AZ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Agnes
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

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