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INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2021 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk Council is seeking tenders for an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm located at Toggam Farm, Lakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 9th August 2021. The contract is expected to last for five years, starting from 1st September 2021, with a potential extension for an additional five years. The estimated contract value is £800,000, and it falls under the category of repair and maintenance services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy and maintenance sectors, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required services for solar farm operations. Companies with expertise in energy management, environmental services, and maintenance operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which supports sustainable energy initiatives while also offering prospects for expansion within the rapidly growing renewable energy industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Notice Description

INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This will be a 5 year contract with an option to extend for another 5 years. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/5911 Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, Solar Park at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This will be a 5 year contract with an option to extend for another 5 years. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/5911 Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50930d3-7978-4238-aa6f-384256df3a26
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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