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Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for the appointment of a project team to develop a solar farm, with the contract awarded to Collective Architecture. This procurement falls under the category of general public services, specifically focusing on a solar energy development project. The project location is in the UKM94 region, covering Ayr in Scotland. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award, with the contract signed on 30th March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct award without prior publication, utilising the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Consultancy framework (CS1) - Lot Multi Disciplinary.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy and architectural design sectors. Companies with expertise in multidisciplinary consultancy, particularly those focusing on sustainable energy solutions, stand to benefit. The awarded contract, valued at £417,173.46, opens avenues for substantial project work in solar farm development, fostering relationships with local governmental bodies and contributing to regional sustainability initiatives. The procurement approach and outcome illustrate the Council's commitment to advancing regional environmental objectives through strategic acquisitions.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Project Team for Solar Farm Development

Procurement Information

This procurement was direct awarded via the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Consultancy framework (CS1)- Lot - Multi Disciplinary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828340
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553079
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£417,173 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLECTIVE ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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