Tender

Fletchers Lea Solar Panels

WARE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ware Town Council seeks to engage a contractor for the design and installation of photovoltaic solar panels on the Fletchers Lea building. This project is classified under the solar energy industry category, with the panels meant to contribute to the energy use of the nearby Priory building in Ware, Hertfordshire (postal code SG12 9AL). The procurement is in the tender stage as of 24th April 2025, and interested parties must submit their quotations by 9:00 am on 14th May 2025. The project falls under a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation approach below the threshold, with an estimated contract value ranging from £35,000 to £55,000. The successful contractor will be expected to complete the installation between 1st June and 30th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs in the solar energy and construction industries. Suitable businesses that can deliver competitive pricing and demonstrate efficiency in designing and installing renewable energy systems should find this project advantageous, especially considering the projected energy savings and the 20-year ROI calculation provided in the tender details. Companies capable of handling solar capacity of approximately 50KW and with experience in projects involving energy savings and cost efficiency would be particularly well-suited to compete effectively in this bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fletchers Lea Solar Panels

Notice Description

To design and install PV (Solar Panels)on the Fletchers Lea building and link to the Priory building for energy use. Solar Energy System The following details are to be used for tender purposes to ensure quotes can be compared: Install capacity 50KW Estimated number of panels 116 Energy Savings and ROI These should be calculated within the tender across a 20 year period using the following to enable comparison between quotes: 7% increase in energy cost each year Estimated energy usage 133,000 kWh/yr Custom Tariff Electricity Tariff energy charges at PS0.26/kWh and Smart Exposure Guarantee PS0/kWh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e827689-2f7b-4fd2-b635-95abc72c0b47
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Terry Philpott
Contact Email
townclerk@waretowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01920460316

Buyer Location

Locality
WARE
Postcode
SG12 9AL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Ware Priory
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

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