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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A BUILDING INTEGRATED GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV SCHEME

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2022 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is currently seeking a contractor for the design, construction, and management of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) scheme valued at approximately £4,000,000. This project, classified under the CPV code for construction work, aims to establish a 5.4 MWp PV farm next to the In-Vehicle Composting facility in Crewe, UK. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 May 2022. This contract is initially for 36 months but may extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy and construction sectors. Companies specialising in solar energy, building management services, and related technical fields would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the project, from design to operational management, providing a chance for innovative organisations to showcase their capabilities in sustainable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A BUILDING INTEGRATED GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV SCHEME

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council is looking to source a contractor to design, build, operate and manage a 5.4 MWp (minimum of 3MWp) ground mounted solar PV farm. The value given in this notice is an estimation and indicative only and is based on the estimated gross development value plus the operation and management for the initial 3 year contract period and extension option of up to a further 24 months for the operation and management. Proposals exceeding PS3,500,000 for the design and build element will not be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cheshire East Council (the Council) wishes to install a 5.4 MWp (3 MWp minimum) ground mounted solar PV system on a land adjacent to the In-Vehicle Composting (IVC) facility in Crewe. The Contractor's responsibilities will include all management, survey, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance of a fully functioning PV system. The Contractor will act as the post contract Principal Designer and Principal Contractor as per the meaning and requirements set out in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. Please see tender documents for full details. Additional information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council's electronic contract and tender management system at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional required information through the contract and tender management system. Expressions of interest must be by way of completion and return of the invitation to tender ('ITT') (in accordance with the requirements set out in the ITT) by the date and time specified in Section IV.2.2). If you have any technical problems with the contract and tender management system please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 03300050352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN565658. The values given in this notice are only estimations -- the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values. Contract for the duration of 36 months with the option to extend by a further 24 months.

Options: option to extend by 1 x 24 months for the operation and management of the solar pv farm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007884-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45000000 - Construction work

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2022Expired
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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Victoria Adjekum
Contact Email
victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686440

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

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