Tender

Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment - Central Southern England Multi Contractor Framework

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2020 at 11:30

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28 Jan 2020 at 10:42

Tender

09 Jan 2020 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for its framework agreement titled "Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment" targeted at the construction and renewable energy industry. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 17 February 2020. This framework will span a maximum of eight years, expected to start on 1 April 2020, and will cover various locations across Central Southern England, including Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and adjoining counties. The work is projected to be valued between £100 million and £500 million, contingent on demand.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the solar energy, construction, and electrical installation sectors. Companies with expertise in solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage solutions, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure are particularly well-suited to compete. The framework will not only benefit local contracting authorities but may also extend to private residential and commercial projects, broadening the scope for potential business growth across the UK.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment - Central Southern England Multi Contractor Framework

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - is inviting tenders for inclusion onto a multi contractor framework agreement that will be used to let the design, supply and installation of solar PV systems and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, battery storage retrofit and electric vehicle charging points. The Council is aiming to have established the framework agreement by April 2020. Once in place the agreement will run for a duration of 4 years extendable in increments to be agreed to a maximum term of 8 years. The framework will be available for access to all contracting authorities - local authorities, universities, health, emergency services, etc. - situated within Hampshire, Isle of Wight, East Sussex, West Sussex, Dorset, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire who may use the agreement to install systems across their property portfolios. In addition, whilst this will not be the primary focus of business activity, the framework agreement may also be used to install systems onto private sector residential properties and privately owned commercial / industrial properties. Installation of systems to such properties will not be limited to the county areas stated above and may be delivered on a nationwide basis. The Council has a direct pipeline of demand which will be let using the framework agreement and has established working relationships with a number of other eligible contracting authorities - 8 currently. However, the Council cannot provide any commitments or guarantees of usage whether directly or via other eligible contracting authorities. The total value of work let via the framework agreement could range over 8 years from PS100M based upon current expected business growth projections to PS500M if a significant level of further demand is brought forward by developing further relationships with public and private sector customers. The upper value estimate of PS500Mis non-binding on the Council who may let significantly higher values of work via the framework agreement to meet demand. The framework agreement will be established via evaluation of tenders submitted for the following live Council project: HILSEA INDUSTRIAL CENTRE: Design, Supply and Installation of 250kW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and 10no. 5kW Batteries. Start on site 27thApril 2020 and estimated works duration of 8 weeks. The project will be let on an individual basis to the tendering contractor who achieves the highest score following assessment of submitted bids under a JCT Minor Works Contract w/ Contractors Design. That contractor plus the next ranking contractors up to a maximum total number of 12 will be appointed onto the framework agreement. The framework agreement will be let using the Council's standard framework terms. A framework tiering system will be established with a primary tier made up of the highest scoring 6 contractors and a secondary tier of the next highest 6 contractors on a ranked... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b94a82ed-11cf-4e29-a758-9d9d0c11950e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef23048a-32da-4a24-bb28-d1f33cc698c1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

31158100 - Battery chargers

31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables

45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

45400000 - Building completion work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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