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BHC Compound PV Scheme, Banjul, The Gambia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 Jan 2025 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process titled "BHC Compound PV Scheme, Banjul, The Gambia," falling under the industry category of electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus (CPV 45317300). The project, located in Banjul, The Gambia, involves installing photovoltaic arrays and replacing the existing central distribution at the British High Commission's Main Compound Site. With an open procurement method, the tender stage concluded on 17th October 2024, and the contract period spans from 13th January 2025 to 9th September 2025. Key dates for this award include the notice published on 22nd January 2025, the contract start date on 14th January 2025, and completion by 9th September 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, which are particularly suited for this type of work. Companies specialising in electrical installation, photovoltaic systems, battery storage solutions, and related services are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. The comprehensive scope, including installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and photovoltaic equipment along with infrastructure enhancements, provides a robust platform for demonstrating expertise and securing future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHC Compound PV Scheme, Banjul, The Gambia

Notice Description

- The proposed scheme comprises the installation of photovoltaic arrays (PV) together with full replacement of the existing central distribution as part of the works on the British High Commission's Main Compound Site in Banjul, The Gambia. The works include: - Installation of 2 No. new Photovoltaic arrays, ground mounting systems, all associated cabling and underground ducting, AC/DC services, including local energy supplier equipment, submitting applications, local energy supplier liaison and export metering systems. - Replacement of the existing electrical main switchgear assembly to enable incorporation of photovoltaic arrays and battery energy storage facilities. - Provision of battery storage facility situated in the generator building storage room adjacent to the main electrical switch room. - Provision of cooling system including associated power supplies within the new battery storage room to ensure the battery units remain at optimum temperatures. - Provision of mechanical ventilation situated in the generator building storage room adjacent to the main electrical switch room. - Survey ground structure / integrity to confirm that the chosen areas can support the new photovoltaic installation. - Survey the indicative cable ducting route from the proposed inverter positions to the main electrical switch room. Provide new trenching, for ductwork. - Upgrades to the existing switch room and proposed battery storage room that shall include lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm works and lithium-ion gas detection. - Provision of earthing, bonding and lightning protection system, as required. - Employ a Lightning Protection Specialist to provide a Lightning Protection / Earthing installation to bond any solar steel support frameworks and switchgear as part of these works. - Provision of Builders work holes and fire stopping of service penetrations. - Testing and commissioning of the new electrical switchgear, battery storage and photovoltaic equipment. - Witness testing of the existing generators to ensure change-over functionality is operational. - Testing and commissioning of the new electrical switchgear, battery storage and photovoltaic equipment. - Witness testing of the existing generators to ensure change-over functionality is operational.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca6c1aed-f353-44e1-8350-cf0312646441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4258c5-efd3-46c1-8b33-a13f186cfd66
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£933,249 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2PA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCEPT BUILDING SERVICES (SOUTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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