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Supply and Installation of Rooftop Solar PV on sites across West Berkshire

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2025 at 17:02

Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has awarded a four-year contract valued at £2,400,000 for the supply and installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on various sites across the West Berkshire region. This contract falls under the 'Energy and related services' industry category and is part of the service procurement initiatives managed by the regional authority. The procurement process, which was conducted using an open procedure, progressed from the tender stage initiated on 27th September 2024 to the contract award on 14th January 2025. The contract, signed with U Energy (Yorkshire), will commence on 2nd December 2024 and run until 1st December 2028, initially covering the installation of solar PV on approximately nine sites including schools and a care home.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in renewable energy solutions and PV installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in energy services, may find this contract especially appealing. The project not only contributes to sustainable energy goals but also potentially allows for further work in subsequent years, depending on budget allocation and performance in the initial phase. Contractors who can offer competitive pricing and robust project execution plans are well-suited to benefit from this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Rooftop Solar PV on sites across West Berkshire

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council are looking to procure a four year contract to supply and install rooftop solar PV on sites across West Berkshire. Up to nine sites have been identified for completion in Year 1.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is tendering a four year contract for the Design, Supply and Installation of Rooftop solar on identified sites across West Berkshire. The scope for Year 1 is for the rooftop installation of Solar PV and associated equipment across approximately nine sites owned by the Council, these are anticipated to include 7 schools, 1 care home and 1 leisure centre. The scope for the subsequent years of this contract will be dependent on budget, funding and pricing. It is anticipated that up to approximately ten sites per year will be identified for completion. However, any requirements to proceed in years two, three and four will be agreed with the Council. The Council reserves the right not to award any further work following installation of the initial 9 sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001943-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Wood
Contact Email
procurement@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

U ENERGY (YORKSHIRE

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