Tender

BHCC - RS - Detailed Feasibility & Design: Construction of Commercial Scale Ground Mounted Solar PV

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is currently in the tender stage for a consultancy contract titled "BHCC - RS - Detailed Feasibility & Design: Construction of Commercial Scale Ground Mounted Solar PV" within the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services. This project involves the creation of commercial-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaics within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period closing on 15th November 2024, and the anticipated start and end dates of the contract being from 8th January 2025 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in solar PV feasibility assessments, development works, and extensive technical knowledge in the field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio with local government projects. The successful bidder will need to provide development expertise, project management resources, and demonstrate previous successful projects in similar domains. This project aligns with sustainable development goals, opening avenues for firms focusing on renewable energy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC - RS - Detailed Feasibility & Design: Construction of Commercial Scale Ground Mounted Solar PV

Notice Description

1.1 Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) have previously commissioned an initial 'Stage One' Feasibility study into the viability of constructing a large-scale Solar PV installation within the authority's boundary. The initial study focused on a high-level modelling of associated costs, benefits, risks, and an outline of potential planning constraints. A redacted version of this initial feasibility can be provided to potential bidders upon signing of accompanying NDA document. 1.2 BHCC are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to act as lead consultant, providing development expertise, knowledge & project management resource to further advance this project to a procurement ready stage subject to planning permission. 1.3 Consultants will be required to demonstrate an expert knowledge of solar PV feasibility assessments, development works and extensive technical knowledge in the field, as well as examples of similar successfully commissioned projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a973c31a-be92-4efc-9cb3-30c59c1956f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b183fb-f596-42ed-9952-26ffed3a1f16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273 291949

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 2LS
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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