Planning

Solar Farms and Battery Storage CCTV Provision

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 09:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 09:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Solar Farms and Battery Storage CCTV Provision," which falls under CCTV and surveillance services. This project involves the provision of CCTV Monitoring and Maintenance for two solar farm sites at Tangmere and Westhampnett, and a Battery Storage site at Halewick Lane in West Sussex. The contract is structured for a term of 3+1+1 years and holds an estimated total value of £165,000. Important deadlines include the submission of pre-market engagement responses by 8th August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 5th January 2026, with the potential for renewal. The tender foresees further notices by 1st October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in CCTV and surveillance services, particularly those with experience in solar and energy storage environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract appealing due to its suitability for such business types. Companies able to offer advanced surveillance technologies, such as thermal imaging for night monitoring, and provide comprehensive services including site access and maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete. The scope for innovation and reliable service delivery in this tender can foster long-term business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar Farms and Battery Storage CCTV Provision

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council is looking to procure provision of CCTV Monitoring and Maintenance of two Solar Farm sites and one Battery Storage site for a 3+1+1 year contract term. The Solar Farms are located at Tangmere and Westhampnett in West Sussex. The Battery Storage site will be located in Halewick Lane and is due to come online at the end of 2026. We also require installation of a new CCTV system at the Tangmere and Halewick Lane sites.

Planning Information

The estimated total contract value for this contract would be £165k. A breakdown of the costs is shown in the below table: Item Cost CCTV Monitoring and Maintenance for 3 sites over 5 years £75k Installation of a New CCTV System at Tangmere £40-£45k Installation of a New CCTV System at Halewick Lane (end of 2026) £40-£45k We are seeking responses to the below Pre-Market Engagement Questions from interested suppliers: 1. Would you be interested in bidding for the above contract? Would this opportunity be more commercially appealing to you if it was split into two lots or contracts, separating the installation of the new CCTV system from the ongoing monitoring and maintenance? 2. Regarding the new CCTV systems to be installed, WSCC would like the system to include thermal imaging to cover monitoring at night. Would this be possible? Have you installed this type of system in the past? 3. WSCC would like site access provision to be included as part of this contract rather than provided by a separate supplier, is this something you can offer? 4. Do you consider the estimated contract value above to be accurate? If not please explain why and provide alternative values? 5. Would you require site visits to price for this work? 6. Please detail your experience in carrying out this type of work in the past. 7. Please explain how you would ensure that the CCTV systems are kept live (even with sheep on site) requiring a way to prevent false alarms. 8. How quickly can your team respond to issues on site? Please submit you responses to Nana.Apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk by Friday 8th August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043050-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nana Apawudza
Contact Email
nana.apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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