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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 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk Council is currently seeking bids for an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm located at Toggam Farm in Lakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as WSC/5911/2021, has an estimated value of £800,000 and is classified under repair and maintenance services, which fall under the services procurement category. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10 August 2021. The contract duration is set for five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in solar energy operations and maintenance. Companies with a background in renewable energy services, especially those experienced in handling solar farms, would be particularly well-suited to apply. The open procedure allows any qualified business to submit a bid, enhancing competition and innovation within the sector. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with the tender documents and prepare their submissions by the indicated deadline, thereby positioning themselves for potential growth through this contract.

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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. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The Contract will be for 5 years, with an option to extend another 5 years.

Renewal: At the expiry of the contract this contract will be renewed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c64e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016092-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284757310

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

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