Tender

Scotland Rooftop Solar PV

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 18:18

Planning

25 Jan 2023 at 20:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Network Rail plans to establish a partnership for deploying rooftop solar PV arrays across different sites in Scotland. The procurement process aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and cut costs. The project involves installing solar arrays in stations, depots, offices, and car parks, with a focus on solar carports. The selected renewable energy developer will have an exclusive development agreement for five years, extendable for two more years, with responsibilities including site surveys, funding, construction, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for renewable energy developers to collaborate with Network Rail in implementing solar energy solutions. Businesses involved in solar energy development and construction sector would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement method involves a negotiated procedure with prior competition, with a tender end date set for 14th November 2023. The project's vision aligns with Network Rail's sustainability goals, aiming to maximise the benefits of solar energy generation at various Scotland sites.

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Notice Title

Scotland Rooftop Solar PV

Notice Description

The procurement aims to establish a partnership between Network Rail (NR) and a renewable energy developer for the deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays across various sites in Scotland. With the main objectives of cost-saving, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving service delivery, this partnership will contribute to NR's sustainability goals and reduce its carbon footprint. The project focuses on installing solar PV arrays at stations, depots, offices, car parks (with an emphasis on solar carports), and other viable sites within Scotland, the customer for the outcome of this procurement. By strategically selecting locations, NR aims to maximise the benefits of solar energy generation. However, ground-mounted solar PV arrays are excluded due to potential land-use conflicts and environmental concerns. The procurement will select a renewable energy developer who will be granted an exclusive development agreement for five years, with a potential two-year extension at Network Rail's discretion and subject to satisfactory performance. The developer will be responsible for conducting site surveys, funding, constructing, maintaining, owning, and operating the solar PV arrays. They will also decommission the arrays at the end of the lease and PPA and restore the site afterward.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail are undertaking a Decarbonisation / Energy Efficiency Programme across a range of built assets in all UK Regions. The project is part of the Decarbonisation Programme aimed at supporting Network Rail (NR) to meet its targets for zero carbon emission as part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy. Network Rail Route Services have national targets to achieve carbon and energy reductions in their operations as outlined in our Environmental Sustainability Strategy . An overview of Network Rail scope of activities may be found on our web site . As one of the UK's largest electricity consumers, NR has set targets to decarbonise traction and non-traction electricity consumption by utilising Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). PPAs help us deliver our decarbonisation requirements; reduce electricity cost volatility by fixed price contracts (for a major cost item); and provides resilience to NR's long-term planning. This project supports NR achieving its non-traction decarbonisation target of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 by the development of rooftop (on-site) solar PVs for on-site electricity consumption. The project aims to select a developer to survey viable sites and with NR's approval fund, construct, maintain and operate solar PV generation facilities (solar arrays) on the selected rooftop sites in Scotland's Railways. NR will purchase the renewable energy generated via on-site PPAs. Any renewable energy generated in excess of NR's demand will be spilled/sold to the Grid. The energy landscape is shifting towards renewable energy sources, driven by climate change concerns, increasing energy demand, and the need for sustainable solutions. Network Rail (NR) has recognised the importance of incorporating renewable energy, such as solar power, into their operations to reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and contribute to sustainability goals. Instead of drawing its energy from traditional grid sources, NR is set to gravitate towards an increased reliance on renewable energy. The procurement aims to establish a partnership between Network Rail (NR) and a renewable energy developer for the deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays across various sites in Scotland. With the main objectives of cost-saving, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving service delivery, this partnership will contribute to NR's sustainability goals and reduce its carbon footprint. The project focuses on installing solar PV arrays at stations, depots, offices, car parks (with an emphasis on solar carports), and other viable sites within Scotland, the customer for the outcome of this procurement. By strategically selecting locations, NR aims to maximise the benefits of solar energy generation. However, ground-mounted solar PV arrays are excluded due to potential land-use conflicts and environmental concerns. The procurement will select a renewable energy developer who will be granted an exclusive development agreement for five years, with a potential two-year extension at Network Rail's discretion and subject to satisfactory performance. The developer will be responsible for conducting site surveys, funding, constructing, maintaining, owning, and operating the solar PV arrays. They will also decommission the arrays at the end of the lease and PPA and restore the site afterward. Network Rail intends to award the following; (a) Development Agreement: Development Agreement will run for a period of 5 years with an option for Network Rail to extend for an additional 2 years subject at Network Rail's discretion and subject to satisfactory performance. (b) Onsite PPA: The Onsite PPA will be for a term of 25 years to match the useful life of the asset with an option for the Developer to extend for a further 5 years. (c) Site Lease: The Site Lease will be for a term of 25 years to match the useful life of the solar assets with an option for the Developer to extend for a further 5 years. Additional information: In order to express an interest and download the procurement documentation you must register with the NR Bravo system at the address listed above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039aab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028265-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45000000 - Construction work

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

45210000 - Building construction work

45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2023Expired
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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.weston@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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