Planning

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jun 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council, a regional/local authority based in Irvine, UK, has initiated a planning stage tender for the project titled "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian" in the General public services industry category. The council aims to develop two solar PV farms to contribute towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. This procurement opportunity involves appointing a clerk of works and a design guardian to oversee the project. Interested suppliers must submit completed questionnaires by Thursday 6th July 2023.

This tender by North Ayrshire Council presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in services related to solar energy, construction inspection, and design management. Businesses proficient in delivering projects in the renewable energy sector with a focus on quality control and sustainable design practices would be well-suited to compete. The estimated procurement exercise via Public Contract Scotland-Tender will open on 10th July 2023, offering a maximum budget of £50,000 and an expected award date of 7th Aug 2023, with the project set to commence on 14th Aug 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this potential future contract opportunity. NAC declared a climate emergency on 11th June 2019, committing to take action on climate change and has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. In order to achieve this, NAC developed the Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy 2021-23 as a route map to achieve this target. In order to contribute towards this target, NAC allocated funds towards the development of two solar PV farms at Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine. It is expected the solar PV farms will: - Provide a substantial amount of clean, renewable energy to supply the local electricity grid; - Make a further positive contribution to NAC's carbon reduction and contribute to NAC's climate emergency declaration commitment to be net zero carbon by 2030; - Provide a localised economic activity and long-term productive use for the former landfill sites that would be otherwise difficult to develop. - Provide an annual net income that can be reinvested in North Ayrshire. NAC now require to appoint a clerk of works to inspect the workmanship, quality and safety of work at both construction sites and report back to NAC's authority's representative. NAC also require to appoint a design guardian to ensure the design quality is maintained throughout the project. Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity must complete the attached questionnaire and return by email to FRoss@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, Trainee Assistant Procurement Officer (Corporate Procurement) by close of business Thursday 6th July 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this contract opportunity. It is anticipated the requirement will be advertised on 10th July 2023 as a Quick Quote, with the procurement exercise carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. The estimated deadline for responses is 24th July 2023. The estimated award date is 7th Aug 2023. The anticipated start date is 14th Aug 2023 until 31st December 2024. The maximum budget available for this requirement will be 50,000 GBP. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from contractors, by completing the questionnaire below and returning to FRoss@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business 6th July 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481915
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Keane
Contact Email
laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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=JUN481915&idx=1
    23rd June 2023 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian Questionnaire
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481915
    Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this potential future contract opportunity. NAC declared a climate emergency on 11th June 2019, committing to take action on climate change and has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. In order to achieve this, NAC developed the Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy 2021-23 as a route map to achieve this target. In order to contribute towards this target, NAC allocated funds towards the development of two solar PV farms at Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine. It is expected the solar PV farms will: - Provide a substantial amount of clean, renewable energy to supply the local electricity grid; - Make a further positive contribution to NAC's carbon reduction and contribute to NAC's climate emergency declaration commitment to be net zero carbon by 2030; - Provide a localised economic activity and long-term productive use for the former landfill sites that would be otherwise difficult to develop. - Provide an annual net income that can be reinvested in North Ayrshire. NAC now require to appoint a clerk of works to inspect the workmanship, quality and safety of work at both construction sites and report back to NAC's authority's representative. NAC also require to appoint a design guardian to ensure the design quality is maintained throughout the project. Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity must complete the attached questionnaire and return by email to FRoss@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, Trainee Assistant Procurement Officer (Corporate Procurement) by close of business Thursday 6th July 2023.

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