Planning

Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Mar 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is planning a procurement process for the design and construction of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning, with an estimated budget of £6,700,000. This initiative falls under the goods procurement category, and the project site is located at the former landfill site north of Irvine, between key roads including the A78, A737, and B779. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender expected to be published in May 2021. Interested parties must submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 26th March 2021, as North Ayrshire Council aims to appoint a contractor by Summer 2021 and complete the work by March 2022.

This solar farm project presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in solar energy construction and design, as well as electrical infrastructure services. Companies with expertise in photovoltaic technology, project management, and environmental assessments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scale of the project, contractors capable of handling the full design-build spectrum are encouraged to participate, enabling them to expand their portfolio in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity to design and build a large array of solar PV panels mounted on metal frames installed across the former landfill site at Nethermains (Nethermains Former Landfill Site, North of Irvine between A78, A737, B779 and Ravenspark Golf Course). NAC want to establish if contractors have the capability to: 1. Design 2. Build 3. Design and Build BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A number of inverter units will be required, to convert the power from DC to AC, which would be installed in small cabinets among the panel array. It is anticipated that a connection building will need to be installed adjacent to the site to accommodate electrical switchgear and metering. The connection to the grid will probably take the form of a buried cable to the Scottish Power distribution network at Ravenspark Substation (to the west of Irvine Royal Academy), approximately 0.9km to the south of the site. Engagement with SPEN is ongoing, however we would seek support from the contractor to develop further. The project size would be approximately 7.48MWp. It is assumed the panels would be installed on the flatter, higher ground of the site. The contractor would be required to carry out as assessment of the number of panels required and the optimum angle of incline, with consideration given to panel to panel shading, to provide an annual yield of 7,681,000kWh. It is assumed that the panels may need to be mounted on ballast foundations, rather than using mini-piles that would penetrate the surface, however this would be evaluated during a site survey. NAC hope to appoint a contractor during Summer 2021 and complete the works by March 2022. Anyone interested in this opportunity should fully complete the questionnaire uploaded to the portal and return to Claire Hindmarsh at clairehindmarsh@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 26th March 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that this will be advertised in May 2021 on the Public Contracts Scotland advertising portal. The procurement exercise will be carried out via the PCS-Tender e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644719
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408690
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408690
    Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity to design and build a large array of solar PV panels mounted on metal frames installed across the former landfill site at Nethermains (Nethermains Former Landfill Site, North of Irvine between A78, A737, B779 and Ravenspark Golf Course). NAC want to establish if contractors have the capability to: 1. Design 2. Build 3. Design and Build BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A number of inverter units will be required, to convert the power from DC to AC, which would be installed in small cabinets among the panel array. It is anticipated that a connection building will need to be installed adjacent to the site to accommodate electrical switchgear and metering. The connection to the grid will probably take the form of a buried cable to the Scottish Power distribution network at Ravenspark Substation (to the west of Irvine Royal Academy), approximately 0.9km to the south of the site. Engagement with SPEN is ongoing, however we would seek support from the contractor to develop further. The project size would be approximately 7.48MWp. It is assumed the panels would be installed on the flatter, higher ground of the site. The contractor would be required to carry out as assessment of the number of panels required and the optimum angle of incline, with consideration given to panel to panel shading, to provide an annual yield of 7,681,000kWh. It is assumed that the panels may need to be mounted on ballast foundations, rather than using mini-piles that would penetrate the surface, however this would be evaluated during a site survey. NAC hope to appoint a contractor during Summer 2021 and complete the works by March 2022. Anyone interested in this opportunity should fully complete the questionnaire uploaded to the portal and return to Claire Hindmarsh at clairehindmarsh@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 26th March 2021.

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