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Collective Purchasing Scheme for Solar PV Systems

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2025 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for a Collective Purchasing Scheme for Solar PV Systems, with iChoosr Limited as the awarded supplier. This scheme, classified under the solar energy sector (CPV code 09330000), offers households and local businesses in the East of England affordable access to high-quality solar PV panels, battery storage, EV charging products, and related installation services. The procurement process followed a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract term begins on 21 January 2025 and ends on 20 January 2028, with the award notice published on 31 January 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30 October 2024 and the award date of 15 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy, particularly SMEs, who specialize in solar panel systems, energy management, or related charging infrastructure. With the backing of Essex County Council and facilitated by iChoosr Limited, businesses can enhance their market presence in the growing green energy sector. Local suppliers of installation services or energy management solutions would be especially well-suited to compete, leveraging this scheme to expand their reach within the East of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collective Purchasing Scheme for Solar PV Systems

Notice Description

Essex County Council has engaged services of iChoosr Limited to run a collective purchase scheme for solar PV systems. This scheme will help households and local businesses purchase high quality solar PV panels, battery storage, EV charging products and installation services at an affordable price and from trusted Contractors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2bc62fd-e1c8-470b-b937-8af2083ddd18
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

31158000 - Chargers

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314200 - Energy-management services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICHOOSR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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