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Design and Build of Solar PV Farms and Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine

North Ayrshire Council

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30 Jun 2022 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Design and Build of Solar PV Farms" located in Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine. This procurement falls under the works industry category and is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 9th September 2022. The anticipated contract period spans 64 months, culminating in April 2024 to align with grid connection requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £14,686,818, which encompasses three lots for individual or combined bidding.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy, particularly those specialising in solar installations, design, and civil engineering. Companies with proven experience in delivering similar projects and the requisite certifications, such as ISO compliance in quality, health and safety, and environmental management, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, North Ayrshire Council encourages local economic growth through community benefits, making this tender ideal for micro, small, and medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in the sustainable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build of Solar PV Farms and Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of two solar PV farms - one at Nethermains, Kilwinning and the other at Shewalton, Irvine as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The tender will be split into 3 lots, as detailed below, and North Ayrshire Council intend to award either Lots 1 and 2 or Lot 3. The award will be based on what is affordable and best value for North Ayrshire Council. Lot 1 Nethermains, Kilwinning Lot 2 Shewalton, Irvine Lot 3 Nethermains, Kilwinning & Shewalton, Irvine Tenderers who wish to bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 and encouraged to also submit a bid under Lot 3. The contract period will be 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. The anticipated start date is 4th January 2023 until 28th April 2028 with the option to extend operation by up to 6 months until 31st October 2028, and maintenance by up to 16 years until 29th April 2044. Operation and maintenance will run together in year one and potentially year two if the operation extension is utilised, thereafter maintenance will run as a standalone element. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The contract(s) will be let under the NEC4 Design, Build and Operate Contract.

Lot Information

Nethermains, Kilwinning

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning. Lot 1, if awarded, will be for a period of 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. Lot 1 will be split into two phases - phase 1 is for the design aspect and phase 2 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects. North Ayrshire Council reserve the right to award one or all phases, subject to budget and satisfactory completion of each stage. For evaluation purposes pricing for all phases will be considered and awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer (depending on which lot(s) are awarded).

Renewal: There is an option to extend operation by up to 6 months and maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of North Ayrshire Council and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Shewalton, Irvine

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Shewalton, Irvine. Lot 2, if awarded, will be for a period of 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. Lot 2 will be split into two phases - phase 1 is for the design aspect and phase 2 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects. North Ayrshire Council reserve the right to award one or all phases, subject to budget and satisfactory completion of each stage. For evaluation purposes pricing for all phases will be considered and awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer (depending on which lot(s) are awarded).

Renewal: There is an option to extend operation by up to 6 months and maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of North Ayrshire Council and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Nethermains, Kilwinning & Shewalton, Irvine

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of two solar PV farms - one at Nethermains, Kilwinning and the other at Shewalton. Lot 3, if awarded, will be for a period of 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. Lot 3 will be split into 3 phases - phase 1 is for the design aspect (of both farms), phase 2 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects of the Nethermains site and phase 3 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects of the Shewalton site. North Ayrshire Council reserve the right to award one or all phases, subject to budget and satisfactory completion of each stage. For evaluation purposes pricing for all phases will be considered and awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer (depending on which lot(s) are awarded).

Renewal: There is an option to extend operation by up to 6 months and maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of North Ayrshire Council and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034caf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017929-2022
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

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,686,818 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,373,636 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
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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