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UKRI-1685 - Solar PV System at RAL

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Dec 2021 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation seeking bids for the **supply, installation, and commissioning of multiple solar photovoltaic systems** at the **Rutherford Appleton Laboratory** in **Oxfordshire, United Kingdom**. The tender, titled **UKRI-1685 - Solar PV System at RAL**, is classified under the **CPV code 09331000** for solar panels and follows a **limited procurement method** without prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement process is currently in the **award stage**, with the contract valued at approximately **£2,136,289.90** and signed on **5th November 2021**.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the renewable energy sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in solar technology, installation, and related services. Companies capable of demonstrating high-quality offerings at competitive prices, as the award criteria emphasise a **70% quality** and **30% cost** balance, will find themselves well-placed to attract future contracts. Potential suppliers should consider leveraging frameworks such as the **Crown Commercial Services Heat Networks and Electricity Generations Assets (HELGA)** to enhance their competitiveness in similar tenders moving forward.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1685 - Solar PV System at RAL

Notice Description

Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Multiple Solar Photovoltaic Systems at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Multiple Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Roof Mounted) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Procurement Information

This procurement was managed as a fully compliant competition via the Crown Commercial Services Heat Networks and Electricity Generations Assets (HELGA) framework, reference RM3824. This framework was procured and established in 2018, fully compliant with all applicable procurement regulation and legislation at the time of creation. Use of the framework through the use of further competition remains compliant with those same regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03004b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030932-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,136,289 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERT ENERGY

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