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NCC1451 Design and Installation of a Solar Photo Voltaic System and a Ground Source Heat Pump System at West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 08:02

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03 Jul 2025 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is seeking a contractor for the design and installation of a solar photovoltaic system and a ground source heat pump system at the West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre in Bomarsund, Bedlington, UK. This procurement falls under the category of construction work, specifically focused on solar energy and heat pumps. It is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline extended to 8th August 2025. The procurement method is open competition, inviting electronic submissions via the NEPO portal. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 25th July 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd September 2025, concluding by mid-February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy systems, particularly those with expertise in solar and heat pump installations. The project is valued at £150,000 (net), with the potential for gross value reaching £180,000. With evaluation criteria weighted at 60% for price and 40% for quality, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of offering competitively priced, high-quality solutions. Engaging in such a contract can offer substantial growth prospects for established energy firms looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1451 Design and Installation of a Solar Photo Voltaic System and a Ground Source Heat Pump System at West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre

Notice Description

Northumberland County council is looking to appoint a contractor the design and install a solar photo voltaic system and a Ground Source Heat Pump System at West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre, Bomarsund, Bedlington NE22 7AD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040363-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

42511110 - Heat pumps

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 15 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natalie.robinson@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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