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Solar PV Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance Contract for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 09:13

Tender

11 Jun 2024 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council are jointly involved in delivering a Solar PV Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance Contract, classified under "Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations" (CPV code 50711000). This contract, initiated using a restricted procedure method, has an estimated annual value ranging from GBP 120,000.00 to GBP 150,000.00 and is scheduled to run for three years with the option of an extension up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory reviews, culminating in a potential maximum duration of five years. The most recent award, related to this tender, was made to Houghton & Son Ltd on 28 January 2025, amounting to GBP 750,000. The procurement stage of this contract is complete, and the address of operations is in the UKH region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the maintenance and repair of electrical installations, particularly focused on renewable energy solutions like Solar PV. Companies able to offer services including PV servicing, repair and maintenance, electric vehicle charging point servicing, and installation could find this contract especially beneficial. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as demonstrated by the active involvement of Houghton & Son Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Companies in the electrical services and sustainable energy sector can expect growth through the consistent demand for maintenance services and the potential for long-term engagement with regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Solar PV Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance Contract for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

Notice Description

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council have jointly procured a Contractor for the delivery of their Solar PV Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance Contract. The estimated annual contract value is circa GBP120000.00 to GBP150000.000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council (BMSDC) have jointly procured a Contractor for the delivery of their Solar PV Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance Contract. The estimated annual contract value is circa GBP120000.00 to GBP150000.00. This figure does not take into account annual indexation considerations or VAT. The services required by the contract include, but are not restricted to -PV Servicing -PV Repair and Maintenance including Cleaning -Potential Servicing, Maintenance and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points It is intended that the contract will run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore five years. The contract value in this notice is therefore subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based upon the maximum term.

Renewal: It is intended that the contract will run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore five years. The contract value in this notice is therefore subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based upon the maximum term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046edf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003577-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 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
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@effefftee.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUGHTON & SON

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