Tender

Supply of Solar PV Panels

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

27 Jan 2023 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Durham University involves a tender for the supply of Solar PV Panels to be installed at their premises. The budget for this acquisition is £500,000 including VAT, with specific requirements for JAM54S-30-410-MR-BF 410w Black frame Mono Panels by JA Solar. The deadline for submission is 13th February 2023, and the contract period spans from 15th March 2023 to 31st October 2024.

This tender, suitable for SMEs, offers an opportunity for businesses to engage in the goods procurement process through an open procedure. Qualified businesses in the solar panel industry, able to meet the specified requirements and delivery deadlines, are encouraged to participate in this competitive opportunity presented by Durham University.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Solar PV Panels

Notice Description

The PV panels procured by this tender will be installed at Durham University under a separate procurement exercise. Installation (not covered by this tender) is expected to be completed by the end of September 2023, but not guaranteed. The panels should be on-site at the tenderer's storage facility before 31st March 2023 and will then be vested to Durham University and stored there until required by the University (by October 2024 at the latest). At this stage the exact number of PV panels required on the installation site is not known, therefore the supplier shall include for the delivery of PV panels to Durham University upon request under a "call-off" arrangement. An on-site visit by Durham University staff to the tenderer's storage facility will be made to verify the vestment of the solar panels. The University have a budget of PS500,000 including VAT to purchase the following specification solar panels: JAM54S-30-410-MR-BF 410w Black frame Mono Panel as manufactured by JA Solar It is essential that only proposals for the above specification panels are supplied to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure across the wider campus To apple for this opportunity please use the following link: https://www.acquire.durham.ac.uk/acquire/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=6476&Culture=en-GB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2319f63-0925-463d-a556-1e711397c412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05d4f8f-35dd-45ef-9d2b-ad729f3b958b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

09331000 - Solar panels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 1-2 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-f2319f63-0925-463d-a556-1e711397c412-2023-01-27T14:03:43Z",
    "date": "2023-01-27T14:03:43Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-f2319f63-0925-463d-a556-1e711397c412",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ITT23-006",
        "title": "Supply of Solar PV Panels",
        "description": "The PV panels procured by this tender will be installed at Durham University under a separate procurement exercise. Installation (not covered by this tender) is expected to be completed by the end of September 2023, but not guaranteed. The panels should be on-site at the tenderer's storage facility before 31st March 2023 and will then be vested to Durham University and stored there until required by the University (by October 2024 at the latest). At this stage the exact number of PV panels required on the installation site is not known, therefore the supplier shall include for the delivery of PV panels to Durham University upon request under a \"call-off\" arrangement. An on-site visit by Durham University staff to the tenderer's storage facility will be made to verify the vestment of the solar panels. The University have a budget of PS500,000 including VAT to purchase the following specification solar panels: JAM54S-30-410-MR-BF 410w Black frame Mono Panel as manufactured by JA Solar It is essential that only proposals for the above specification panels are supplied to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure across the wider campus To apple for this opportunity please use the following link: https://www.acquire.durham.ac.uk/acquire/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=6476&Culture=en-GB",
        "datePublished": "2023-01-27T14:03:43Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "09331000",
            "description": "Solar panels"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "DH1 3LE"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 416666.67,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procedure": {
            "isAccelerated": true,
            "acceleratedRationale": "Funding has been provided for the purchase of this equipment from and external provider, the grant body has stipulated that a proportion of the funding must be spent by 31st March 2023. This includes items being delivered / stored in vested storage and invoice paid."
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-02-13T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-03-15T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2024-10-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05d4f8f-35dd-45ef-9d2b-ad729f3b958b",
                "datePublished": "2023-01-27T14:03:43Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/587dHx4Z",
            "name": "Durham University",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Durham University",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/587dHx4Z"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "South Road",
                "locality": "DURHAM",
                "postalCode": "DH13LE",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Catherine Chrichard",
                "email": "procurement.office@durham.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "0191 3344553"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/587dHx4Z",
        "name": "Durham University"
    }
}