Tender

Energy Generation Accelerator Programme - York and North Yorkshire Solar Carports

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, invites bids for the 'Energy Generation Accelerator Programme - York and North Yorkshire Solar Carports'. This tender, falling under the research and development consultancy services category, seeks expertise for the feasibility studies and designs of Solar PV carports and related infrastructure across six priority sites within the region. The procurement follows an open procedure with a gross project value of £220,000. The tender is currently at the tender update stage, with the submission deadline pushed to 13 March 2026 to accommodate clarifications. Interested parties should note the award period end date of 27 March 2026 and the proposed contract start date on 6 April 2026, which may extend further at the authority's discretion.

Targeting opportunities for growth, this tender presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in solar energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, and battery storage solutions. SMEs, particularly those with a focus on sustainable energy and scalable technological solutions, are encouraged to compete given their suitability for the project. Quality evaluation holds 80% weight in the award criteria, reflecting the importance placed on expert services. The opportunity lies in contributing to strategic decision-making and replicable future delivery models, promising continued collaboration with local government entities in advancing renewable energy initiatives.

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Notice Title

Energy Generation Accelerator Programme - York and North Yorkshire Solar Carports

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to commission the development of detailed feasibility studies, designs, surveys, and associated proposals to support the potential development and/or expansion of Solar PV carports, appropriate EV charging infrastructure, and potential battery energy storage systems across six priority sites. The services will support strategic decision-making by preparing material for Outline Business Cases, addressing planning and regulatory requirements, and providing expertise on establishing consistent, scalable approaches that enables future delivery potential replicability across the York and North Yorkshire region, and council-owned assets. This specification includes more information around the delivery of the project, contained in Open ITT Volume 2 - Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an extension provision for a further 3 months, at the discretion of the combined authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021088-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 6 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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