Planning

Market Engagement - Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Dec 2024 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process titled "Market Engagement - Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub" under the industry category of electricity distribution and related services. This project aims to design, install, and operate a Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub at Drummond Street Car Park, Rotherham, S65 1HP, with an estimated budget of £6 million. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 3 February 2025. This initiative follows the council's successful receipt of a grant from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot fund and has a substantial concession contract element valued at approximately £5 million.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy, construction, and electrical sectors to contribute to a high-profile, environmentally impactful project. Companies specialising in solar energy systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and related installation services would find this project particularly suitable. The procurement method involves a concession contract, requiring private sector investment and long-term operational involvement, presenting a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement - Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub

Notice Description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to further understand where the market stands in terms of an upcoming opportunity for the design, install and operation of a Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub at Drummond Street Car Park, Rotherham, S65 1HP, on a concession contract basis. This Request for Information (RFI) therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide in terms of options, structure and project viability. Supply and install works contract estimate ~PS1million Concession contract element ~PS5million Further details can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/88606/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders&b=UK All correspondence in relation to this RFI will be carried out via the YORtender portal. Providers experiencing technical issues surrounding the use of the YORtender system should request support from the system provider (Mercell) by logging a ticket at email: uksupport@eu-supply.com or telephone: 0800 840 2050. Please note office working hours are 09:00 - 17:00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council have been awarded a grant from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot fund to develop a Solar PV Canopy and connection infrastructure at Drummond Street Car Park. S65 1HP. This also requires private sector investment to install and run an EV Charging concession as part of the project. Drummond Street Car Park is a 240-space pay-and-display surface car park well used by commuters and shoppers. It is situated on the edge of Rotherham Town Centre, across the road from the central markets complex and has approximately 2000 households within a ten-minute walk time. The main town taxi rank is conveniently accessible from the car park and is approximately 200m away, as is the A630 with an annual average daily flow of 35,158 vehicles (2023). Additional information: An initial Request for Information (RFI) was issued in March 2023 for the same project and the information provided was extremely helpful.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040487-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

45213312 - Car park building construction work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Hayter
Contact Email
louise.hayter@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1709334173

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

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