Award

Maintenance and Repair of Solar Panels and Associated Equipment

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Nov 2024 at 10:14

Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for the "Maintenance and Repair of Solar Panels and Associated Equipment," categorised under 'Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations' (CPV: 50710000). The contract, worth £825,000, was awarded to Solar Maintenance Services Limited and spans an initial period of three years with options for two one-year extensions. The process began on 28 June 2024 and culminated on 30 October 2024 with the signing of the contract. The appointed supplier will oversee the maintenance and repair of solar panels across 988 houses, 22 blocks of flats, and two offices in North Manchester regions like Ardwick, Charlestown, and Harpurhey, among others.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy maintenance, specifically those focusing on solar panel technology. Companies capable of providing high-quality servicing and preventative maintenance programs stand to benefit, particularly those with experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders like local councils, equipment manufacturers, and other contractors. The structured procurement managed through an open procedure signifies a commitment to transparency and competitive pricing, making it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Repair of Solar Panels and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

Manchester City Council is responsible for managing approximately 12,470 homes in the areas of North Manchester, specifically, Ardwick, Charlestown, Crumpsall, Cheetham, Collyhurst, Harpurhey, Higher Blackley, Moston, and Newton Heath. Manchester City Council wishes to procure and enter into a contract for the completion of the servicing, maintenance and repair of solar panels and associated equipment across 988 houses as well as 22 blocks of flats and 2 offices. The appointed contractor will be required to liaise not only with Manchester City Council but also with equipment manufacturers and other contractors appointed by Manchester City Council. In addition to the repair service there is a requirement to develop and undertake a program of preventative maintenance checks on all equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The servicing, maintenance and repair of solar panels and associated equipment.

Renewal: The contract will last for an initial period of three years, with an option for MCC to extend it for up to two further periods of one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04788b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035428-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
systems@procure-plus.com
Contact Phone
+44 1618741831

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLAR MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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