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Design and Build of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2022 at 14:14

Tender

15 Jun 2021 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Design and Build of a Solar PV Farm" located in Nethermains, Kilwinning. This procurement, classified under works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work, is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd July 2021. The contract duration is set for 56 months, with an operation commencement in October 2021 and maintenance extending until May 2042, including options for extensions based on performance.

This project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies engaged in civil engineering, construction, and renewable energy sectors. Firms specialising in solar panel installation, energy management, and environmental compliance are especially well-suited to compete. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience in similar projects, alongside requisite certifications in quality, health and safety, and environmental management to meet the procurement standards stipulated by the council.

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Notice Title

Design and Build of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning). The resultant contract will be for a period of 56 months, including 8 months design and build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance commencing October 2021 until May 2026 with the option to extend the operation by up to 6 months until November 2023 and the maintenance by up to 16 years until May 2042. The operation and maintenance will run together in year 1 and potentially year 2 if the operation extension is utilised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning). The resultant contract will be for a period of 56 months, including 8 months design and build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance commencing October 2021 until May 2026 with the option to extend the operation by up to 6 months until November 2023 and the maintenance by up to 16 years until May 2042. The operation and maintenance will run together in year 1 and potentially year 2 if the operation extension is utilised.

Renewal: NAC reserve the right to extend operation by up to 6 months, and reserve the right to extend maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bbfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004672-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Tomelty
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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