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14 Jan 2021 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is initiating a tender for the "Solar Framework," aimed at providing solar photovoltaic modules. The procurement is classified under goods, specifically targeting the renewable energy sector. It is currently in the Award stage, with key dates recorded as of 14 January 2021. The total estimated budget for this framework is £6 million, which includes funding for the installation of solar panels across various lots and potential future investments by public sector entities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in solar energy, installation services, and related consultancy. Businesses specialising in the installation of solar panels on both domestic and commercial properties, as well as those providing post-installation assessments, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the Council's substantial budget and the focus on sustainability, participants can expect to gain long-term contracts that could enhance their market presence in the growing renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Solar Framework

Notice Description

Framework for the supply and installation of solar panels across five lots with an additional lot for a consultant to carry out post installation checks. Panels to be installed in line with the IET code of practice for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems. The Council currently has an allocated GBP 6 million of funding to invest in renewal energy, including solar panels. The estimated value includes this money, as well as allowances for future funding to be made available over the life of the framework and for usage by other public sector bodies listed within the tender pack who may or may not access the framework. Contractors may bid for and be appointed to any number and combination of lots 1-5.

Lot Information

Domestic Rooftop (minimum 10 homes)

Installation of panels on domestic properties

2. Commercial Rooftop <50kW

Installation of panels on Commercial Rooftops (<50kW)

Commercial Rooftop >50kW

Installation of panels on Commercial Rooftops >50kW

Commercial Ground-Mounted

Installation of Commercial Ground-Mounted arrays.

Commercial Solar Carport

Installation of Commercial Solar Carports

Post-Installation Quality Assessment

Post-Installation Quality Assessment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000740-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Cleanearth Energy

Natural Generation

Sungift Solar

ZLC Energy

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