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Southside Housing Association Inspection and Maintenance of Solar Panels and Inverters

SOUTHSIDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southside Housing Association Ltd. based in Glasgow, UK, has recently awarded a contract for the Inspection and Maintenance of Solar Panels and Inverters. The contract covers a three-year period and involves visual inspections, generation meter readings, and aerial surveys of the solar array. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services. The award was made to MP Group UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, with the contract being signed on July 4, 2023.

This tender by the Southside Housing Association Ltd. presents opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and inspection of solar panels and inverters. Companies that specialise in renewable energy services, electrical maintenance, and aerial surveying would be well-suited to compete. The tender is currently in the award stage, with contracts active for the successful supplier. Businesses aiming for growth in this sector should consider similar public procurement opportunities to expand their client base and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Southside Housing Association Inspection and Maintenance of Solar Panels and Inverters

Notice Description

The services to be carried out under this Contract cover a three-year period. The scope of services comprises the annual visual inspection to solar panels and inverters, all accessible internal cabling and equipment to be visually inspected and any electrical components including inverter, AC and DC isolators to be inspected internally for evidence of overheating. Generation meter readings and the recording of generation readings for each year over the term of the contract and two-yearly aerial survey of the solar array.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be carried out under this Contract cover a three-year period. The scope of services comprises the annual visual inspection to solar panels and inverters, all accessible internal cabling and equipment to be visually inspected and any electrical components including inverter, AC and DC isolators to be inspected internally for evidence of overheating. Generation meter readings and the recording of generation readings for each year over the term of the contract and two-yearly aerial survey of the solar array.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the Contract on a yearly basis for a further two years maximum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract will be awarded for a period of three years with the option to extend the contract on a yearly basis thereafter up to a maximum of two additional years. The earliest potential timescale for publication of a new Notice is therefore 2026.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHSIDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@ewing-somerville.com
Contact Phone
+44 1414221112

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 4EB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MP GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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