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Supply and installation of Solar PV at the British High Commission Pretoria

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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12 Mar 2025 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of Solar PV and battery backup systems at residential properties under the British High Commission in Pretoria, with coverage extending to Johannesburg. This project falls under the services category with a specific focus on solar installation, classified under CPV code 09332000. The open procedure procurement method concluded with an award status on 12 November 2024. The contract period is set from 20 December 2024 to 30 April 2025, providing a defined timeline for the project’s implementation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in solar energy and related services. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 300,800, has been secured by Electrawhiz CC, a large-scale supplier based in Pretoria, South Africa. Businesses equipped with expertise in solar panel installation and maintenance, particularly those that can handle large-scale projects, would find such procurement processes fitting to their capabilities and growth ambitions. This tender highlights the potential for international collaboration and the favourable conditions provided by the FCDO for businesses to expand their portfolios within the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and installation of Solar PV at the British High Commission Pretoria

Notice Description

supply and installation of solar PV and battery backup systems for the residential properties in Pretoria and Johannesburg

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f33b93ff-19d0-4489-9047-7890b00557d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ff62ef-123b-4047-9397-021dcdbf7736
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRAWHIZ CC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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