Tender

Provision of Energy Generation / Battery Storage Consultancy Services - revised requirement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2019 at 09:27

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09 Sep 2019 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking consultancy services for the provision of energy generation and battery storage. This procurement process falls under the industry category of energy and related services and is active as of 9th September 2019. The tender, titled "Provision of Energy Generation / Battery Storage Consultancy Services - revised requirement," aims to assess the technical and financial viability of investing in battery storage alongside solar generation at various key sites in Bedford. The deadline for submissions is 4th October 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 25th November 2019 and last until 24th November 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in energy, renewable solutions, and infrastructure projects. Particularly suitable businesses include those with expertise in technical assessments, financial modelling, and project management within the energy sector. Eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find a unique opportunity to engage with the council, providing strategic services that could pave the way for greater involvement in future energy projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Energy Generation / Battery Storage Consultancy Services - revised requirement

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council are investigating the opportunity to invest in battery storage co-located with solar generation at several key sites in Bedford. To facilitate this, the Council requires a consultant to lead on this project to assess its technical and financial viability, helping the Council to make an informed decision to progress this project. If found viable, the consultant will then support the Council to choose a developer for the site (using Council procurement and contractual procedures) and oversee the implementation of the project. Please note that the successful consultant would be unable to bid for any subsequent development/ construction contracts that form part of this project, remaining impartial and independent. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c012ad6e-4229-444d-bbcd-5f9b6894123a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce6df08-e65a-44f8-9ac5-9a5232703890
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31422000 - Battery packs

71314000 - Energy and 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
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2019 - 24 Nov 2021 2-3 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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