Planning

Provision of an Energy Consultant to North Ayrshire Council

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to engage the market for the provision of an Energy Consultant, as part of their plans related to a Solar PV Farm project at Nethermains, Kilwinning. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a consultation anticipated before summer 2022. The estimated value of this contract is £30,000 GBP. Interested bidders should note that a completed questionnaire is due by Wednesday, 16th February 2022, and further notices regarding this opportunity will be communicated on or after 1st March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in energy consultancy and renewable energy strategies. Companies that can advise on maximising income from renewable sources, negotiate energy contracts, and provide insights on market trends towards supporting Net Zero 2030 goals would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement is designed to foster collaboration with utility companies, making it essential for participants to have strong communication and negotiation skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Energy Consultant to North Ayrshire Council

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential contract opportunity for an Energy Consultant. NAC are currently out to tender for the design and build of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning. It is currently estimated that construction will commence in summer 2022 with a 6-month duration. NAC do not have an estimated start and end date however, it is anticipated NAC will require consultation advice before summer 2022. Bidders should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it's purely for market research purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main elements of consultation required are: Advise on the best route to market to maximise income generation from the renewable energy; Advise on the long-term sale of energy strategy for the entire solar farms life cycle (20 years); Engage and participate with utility companies on NACs behalf to negotiate and secure energy prices and contract durations; Sell the energy on NACs behalf; Advise NAC on the best route to market to maximise income generation from its proposed portfolio of renewable energy infrastructure; Share market insight and any emerging trends which may be beneficial to assist NAC with its Net Zero 2030 target.. Consultants having an interest in this requirement should complete the attached questionnaire and return by email to William Tomelty, Team Leader (Procurement Support) at williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by Wednesday, 16th February 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000680905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438762
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09330000 - Solar energy

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2022Expired
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
William Tomelty
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324354

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

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