Award

Solar Thermal System

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2021 at 16:57

Tender

03 Feb 2021 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Solar Thermal System has been undertaken by Bedford College, located in Bedford, England. The project is classified under the solar installation category and has a contract value of £95,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, specifically designed for tenders below the threshold. This tender was published on 3rd February 2021 and the tender period ended on 17th February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22nd February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy and solar installations to expand their operations. Companies that can provide services related to solar heating systems, particularly those focusing on installations for educational or public facilities, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, as Bedford College prioritises small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in its procurement activities, this opens avenues for local businesses to engage competitively.

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Notice Title

Solar Thermal System

Notice Description

Bedford College have secured funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme operated by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). As part of the works approved under this grant application, the college is installing a solar heating system for the swimming pool at the Trinity Arts & Leisure Building located on the same site as the Bedford Sixth Form College. Additional information: Tender packs can be obtained from craig@cpconsulting.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d94a1167-63b0-42ec-98f8-148d379cae6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aec50dc-a356-4dde-8894-d6989a510707
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,741 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE CONTRACTING & CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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