Tender

Solar Farm Development2021, Newcastle International Airport

NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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22 Nov 2021 at 12:15

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17 Nov 2021 at 11:34

Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle International Airport is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Solar Farm Development 2021" project, which involves the design, installation, and commissioning of a 3MW solar farm on a greenfield site. This public procurement falls under the construction and civil engineering industry and has a total estimated value of £2,000,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a critical deadline for submissions set for 20th December 2021 at noon. The anticipated start date for the contract is 23rd May 2022, with an end date of 9th September 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar installations and civil engineering works, particularly those with experience in large-scale energy projects. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience in designing and building solar farms of similar capacity, alongside strong financials and a commitment to health and safety standards, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their statements of capability and relevant documentation to engage in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Title

Solar Farm Development2021, Newcastle International Airport

Notice Description

The design, installation and commissioning of a 3MW solar farm on a greenfield site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle International Airport are seeking expressions of interest to be chosen to participate in a competitive tendering procedure to design, procure, supply, install and commission all elements of a ground-mounted solar farm including the connection of the same to the airports HV network and the local area network provider. The proposed capacity of the solar farm is 3MW and it is to be constructed on a greenfield site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029026-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2022 - 9 Sep 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Mr Neil McIntyre
Contact Email
nm@newcastleinternational.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912143106

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE13 8BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Callerton & Throckley
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

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