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Sale of Energy North Ayrshire Council - Power Purchase Agreement

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender for the Sale of Energy through a Power Purchase Agreement. This opportunity involves a Soft Market Testing exercise to maximize benefits from investments in two solar farms to be completed by Spring and Autumn 2024. Interested parties are required to submit responses by 31st March 2023 to williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. The procurement is in the planning stage within the goods category, with the delivery location specified as Nethermains, Kilwinning & Shewalton, Irvine, UK.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the energy market to engage in a future partner selection process. Companies suited for this tender are those experienced in energy solutions and interested in partnering for solar farm projects. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 31st March 2023, offering potential growth prospects for businesses aiming to collaborate on sustainable energy initiatives.

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Notice Title

Sale of Energy North Ayrshire Council - Power Purchase Agreement

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC", "the Council") is undertaking a Soft Market Testing ("SMT") exercise to understand how to maximise the benefit from its investment into two solar farms planned to be completed by Spring and Autumn 2024. The Council therefore wishes to engage with the energy market to understand how to market this opportunity (via a future partner selection process) and understand the risks and benefits of the available options. To respond to this SMT, please complete the attachment (it is important to read section 2 carefully and respond to the questions detailed in section 4). The deadline for return of completed SMT submissions is 31st March 2023. Please submit your responses via email to the following email address: williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC", "the Council") is undertaking a Soft Market Testing ("SMT") exercise to understand how to maximise the benefit from its investment into two solar farms planned to be completed by Spring and Autumn 2024. The Council therefore wishes to engage with the energy market to understand how to market this opportunity (via a future partner selection process) and understand the risks and benefits of the available options. To respond to this SMT, please complete the attachment (it is important to read section 2 carefully and respond to the questions detailed in section 4). The deadline for return of completed SMT submissions is 31st March 2023. Please submit your responses via email to the following email address: williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000725113
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473082
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

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

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pamelaorton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324837

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/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR473082&idx=1
    7th March 2023 - Questionnaire Sale of Energy NAC - Power Purchase Agreement
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473082
    Sale of Energy North Ayrshire Council - Power Purchase Agreement - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC", "the Council") is undertaking a Soft Market Testing ("SMT") exercise to understand how to maximise the benefit from its investment into two solar farms planned to be completed by Spring and Autumn 2024. The Council therefore wishes to engage with the energy market to understand how to market this opportunity (via a future partner selection process) and understand the risks and benefits of the available options. To respond to this SMT, please complete the attachment (it is important to read section 2 carefully and respond to the questions detailed in section 4). The deadline for return of completed SMT submissions is 31st March 2023. Please submit your responses via email to the following email address: williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

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