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Supply and installation of Solar PV at the British High Commission Pretoria Ru

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 08:53

Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking a contractor to supply and install a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system at the British High Commission properties in Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa. This procurement falls under the industry category of Solar installation (CPV 09332000) and is currently in the active tender stage. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic and written submissions accepted until 4th October 2024. The contract period is set for 180 days with an additional 3-month renewal option. The tender opening is scheduled for 7th October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in solar energy installations. The project involves substantial work across multiple high-profile properties, thus providing a platform for exposure and establishing credentials in a burgeoning industry. Suppliers with experience in large-scale solar PV projects and those able to meet tight deadlines within the specified regions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The winning contractor can leverage this high-visibility project to expand their market presence and build long-term client relations with the FCDO.

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Notice Title

Supply and installation of Solar PV at the British High Commission Pretoria Ru

Notice Description

Supply and installation of Solar PV at the British High Commission Pretoria Ru

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of Solar PV at the British High Commission Pretoria Ru

Renewal: 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011667-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thabang.mokoena@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRAWHIZ CC

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