Planning

Soft Market Test: Solar Panel Cleaning and Maintenance to Council Premises in Leicestershire

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Nov 2022 at 10:00

Planning

28 Nov 2022 at 14:58

Planning

28 Nov 2022 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test: Solar Panel Cleaning and Maintenance to Council Premises in Leicestershire" in the solar energy industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage. The engagement end date for this exercise is set for December 23, 2022. The Council has budgeted approximately £25k to £75k per annum for the project.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations industry as well as those specializing in solar panel roof-covering work. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suited to compete in this procurement exercise. The Council's preferred strategy is to contract with a single provider over a 5-year term, aiming to minimize downtime and maximize energy generation in its premises in Leicestershire.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test: Solar Panel Cleaning and Maintenance to Council Premises in Leicestershire

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (The Council) intends to procure a supplier to provide solar panel cleaning and maintenance on a planned/reactive basis (E.g. replacement of failed inverter &/or panels, repairs to failed strings, lifting of solar P.V. or relocation of inverters during construction projects). New installations shall not form part of this exercise. Since 2015 the Council has sought to improve the energy efficiency at its Premises and deliver on its environmental policies by installing solar panel systems Due to the systems being at different stages in their lifecycle, budget has been made available to procure a Suppler to provide an inspection, cleaning, servicing and maintenance over a 5 year period. The aim of the Service is to minimise downtime whilst maximising energy generation. The eventual Supplier must be able to provide support in the delivery of this objective. The anticipated spend is approximately PS25k to PS75k per annum. The Council's preferred procurement strategy is to contract with a single provider over a 5 year term. At this stage it is soft market test only and NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. This market test exercise is to allow the Council to to gauge interest from the market and to investigate potential options for the contract for solar cleaning, repair and maintenance services Any dates in this notice are indicative only and may change. The Council is yet to establish the best route to market for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02e3501-0e90-4697-955e-80dca3937778
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Dec 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163050569

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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