Planning

Group Solar PV Purchase Scheme - Market Engagement

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Sep 2023 at 11:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is conducting a planning phase for the Group Solar PV Purchase Scheme - Market Engagement procurement. This initiative aims to increase local renewable energy generation through collective purchasing of solar PV panels. The scheme is designed to benefit residents and local businesses by providing an affordable route to high-quality solar PV installations. The engagement exercise aims to identify the market interest in running collective solar PV purchasing schemes for residents and small businesses in Essex County. The end date for engagement is set for 22nd September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the solar energy industry or providing related services. It specifically targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses interested in renewable energy solutions and providing solar PV panels and battery storage options at competitive prices can engage with Essex County Council in this planned procurement stage. The total value of the scheme is £1,652,000 in GBP, catering to businesses in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Group Solar PV Purchase Scheme - Market Engagement

Notice Description

As part of its net zero targets, Essex County Council (ECC) is keen to explore opportunities to increase local renewable energy generation through collective purchasing of solar PV panels. This will provide a significant benefit to residents and local businesses by providing an easy, good-value route to high quality solar PV installations. The aim of this early market engagement exercise is to determine whether there is a market to run collective solar PV purchasing schemes to help residents and small businesses to purchase high quality PV panels and battery storage (As an additional option) at an affordable price and from trusted suppliers. In addition, we hope this will also help us know new entrants to the market as well as engagement with organisations that are willing to provide the service to Essex County. *Please note this is a soft market engagement activity and not a tender opportunity*

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7c31eb1-8ffa-4068-a571-827c6a4f5fdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ed0539-33c9-4ef5-832f-3fea0938dd97
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,652,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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