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

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2023 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has completed the tender process for the "Design and Build of Solar PV Farms in Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine" classified under works. The contract involves a 64-month period, including design, build, operation, and maintenance phases, with a completion deadline of April 2024 for grid connection. The project is set to start on 4th January 2023, with potential extensions for operation and maintenance up to 16 years.

This tender by North Ayrshire Council presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in solar energy, construction, and maintenance services. Companies holding certifications in quality management, health and safety, and environmental management procedures are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, providing fair access for both small and large enterprises to participate in this long-term sustainable energy project.

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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 & 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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b0cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006851-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,981,295 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Tomelty, Team Leader (Procurement Support)
Contact Email
williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 129432435

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMERESCO

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