--- title: "RE ISSUE Q20413 Provision of a Consultant Photovoltaic Specialist" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10fc2c9f-68a1-4071-a156-87110d2f6581" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10fc2c9f-68a1-4071-a156-87110d2f6581" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10fc2c9f-68a1-4071-a156-87110d2f6581.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10fc2c9f-68a1-4071-a156-87110d2f6581.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-19" --- # RE ISSUE Q20413 Provision of a Consultant Photovoltaic Specialist Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10fc2c9f-68a1-4071-a156-87110d2f6581 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10fc2c9f-68a1-4071-a156-87110d2f6581) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10fc2c9f-68a1-4071-a156-87110d2f6581.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council (MCC) is seeking to appoint a consultant photovoltaic specialist for the installation of 0.75 MW solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) cells at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. This tender, titled “RE ISSUE Q20413 Provision of a Consultant Photovoltaic Specialist,” falls under the "Energy and related services" category and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period closes on 30 April 2021, by 12:00 PM, with the contract expected to commence on 28 May 2021 and last until 31 March 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £50,000, with a minimum value set at £40,000, and it is anticipated that the successful consultant will help MCC with technical specifications, contractor design approvals, and regulatory advice. This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in renewable energy consultancy and project management. Companies experienced in solar energy systems, technical design specifications, and project implementation will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth, especially within the public sector. The effort to enhance the solar capacity at such a high-profile venue provides a notable opportunity for qualified bidders to demonstrate their expertise and secure future contracts in the expanding renewable energy sector. ## Notice The objective of this tender process is to appoint and provide a specialist consultant to assist and advise Manchester City Council (MCC) regarding the installation of 0.75 MW car port solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) cells at the National Cycling Centre (NCC). The Consultant will, among other things, prepare a Solar PV technical specification, check and approve the contractors design, advise on all technical and regulatory aspects of the building and commissioning of the proposed work. This is also to include reviewing the contractor's scope of works and project plan. The consultant will advise on any testing, commissioning, specialist training and post installation operation & maintenance. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d21af3-97b2-427f-a240-04c4bf6095f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 5DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d21af3-97b2-427f-a240-04c4bf6095f2 - 19 Apr 2021 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a793842-0f20-43ff-acef-2ca031949b11 - 19 Apr 2021 at 06:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d504ef-26c4-4ad4-90c8-026e44966f5a - 16 Apr 2021 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c98b9a-2446-4304-a91a-35b6768d766e - 16 Apr 2021 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de81dccd-f102-4467-9875-9485d10094f6 - 16 Apr 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d5312c-022e-4fd6-a790-5fae52b7756e - 16 Apr 2021 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672e7644-5078-4c45-ab4c-58c833b26f79 - 16 Apr 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8554c6-d390-4fd6-9802-26c9aed62b2f - 16 Apr 2021 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc68347-4d3c-4290-950f-4317b5ac7c68 - 16 Apr 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89338226-d37a-479c-ba61-a4bc8e04e8f6 - 16 Apr 2021 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6222b947-0f68-4ef0-9cc0-7681fc7f8be1 - 16 Apr 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe86752-b5e7-4d04-bbd0-15963b5d6d60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d21af3-97b2-427f-a240-04c4bf6095f2 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a793842-0f20-43ff-acef-2ca031949b11 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d504ef-26c4-4ad4-90c8-026e44966f5a 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c98b9a-2446-4304-a91a-35b6768d766e 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de81dccd-f102-4467-9875-9485d10094f6 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d5312c-022e-4fd6-a790-5fae52b7756e 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672e7644-5078-4c45-ab4c-58c833b26f79 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8554c6-d390-4fd6-9802-26c9aed62b2f 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc68347-4d3c-4290-950f-4317b5ac7c68 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89338226-d37a-479c-ba61-a4bc8e04e8f6 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6222b947-0f68-4ef0-9cc0-7681fc7f8be1 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe86752-b5e7-4d04-bbd0-15963b5d6d60 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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