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18445 - Smart Solar Storage - Aggregator Partner

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the "18445 - Smart Solar Storage - Aggregator Partner" contract, which is part of a pilot programme aimed at installing a Smart Solar and Storage package in approximately 500 homes owned by the Council. The contract falls under the works category and was initiated through an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 23rd April 2019, and the contract was awarded to Solo Energy, with the signing date recorded as 23rd August 2019. The delivery location for this procurement is Aberdeenshire, UK, and the contract's terms are set to run through to 30th June 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in renewable energy, solar technologies, and energy management solutions. Companies that can deliver innovative energy storage solutions or form commercial agreements with grid service aggregators would be well-suited to respond to similar future tenders. The focus on enhancing energy sustainability in local communities also opens avenues for SMEs in the environmental and construction sectors to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

18445 - Smart Solar Storage - Aggregator Partner

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council is planning the procurement of a pilot programme, at approximately 500 homes owned by the Council, for the installation of a 'Smart Solar and Storage' package including roof-mounted solar PV, battery storage and smart energy management. Complementing this will be the requirement to enter into a commercial agreement with a grid services aggregator (an 'aggregator partner') which will provide agreed grid services utilising the above assets and provide a stream of revenue payments to the Council related to such services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council is planning the procurement of a pilot programme, at approximately 500 homes owned by the Council, for the installation of a 'Smart Solar and Storage' package including roof-mounted solar PV, battery storage and smart energy management. Complementing this will be the requirement to enter into a commercial agreement with a grid services aggregator (an 'aggregator partner') which will provide agreed grid services utilising the above assets and provide a stream of revenue payments to the Council related to such services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000579431
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus

31682000 - Electricity supplies

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Duncan Maclean
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, duncan.maclean@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224665652, +44 1467537641

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLO ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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