Award

Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by South Ayrshire Council aimed at appointing a project team for solar farm development has reached the Award stage. This tender falls under the services category, specifically energy-efficiency consultancy services, located in Ayr, UK region UKM94. The procurement utilised a limited method, resulting in a direct award via the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Consultancy framework. The contract was signed on 30th March 2026 with Collective Architecture, and involves a financial commitment of GBP 417,173.46. Although originally planned, one lot was cancelled, and it did not proceed to open competition.

This tender could significantly create business growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector. It was particularly suited for large-scale enterprises and specialised consultancy providers that offer multi-disciplinary teams capable of delivering energy-efficiency services. Firms looking to engage with public authorities and expand their portfolio in energy and sustainability projects might find similar opportunities appealing. Additionally, businesses with experience in frameworks such as SPA will be well-equipped to compete in similar procurement processes. Despite the limited method, such awards can foster strategic partnerships with local authorities like South Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

Procurement Information

This procurement was direct awarded via the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Consultancy framework (CS1)- Lot - Multi Disciplinary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067af9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£417,173 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLECTIVE ARCHITECTURE

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