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title: "Solar Car Port RFI - Request for Information"
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buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Solar Car Port RFI - Request for Information

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-197dc835-e1b8-4170-a429-68905952e254

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Solar Car Port RFI - Request for Information" within the solar energy industry category. The tender aims to explore the feasibility and interest in providing a solar PV car port based on specific requirements. The location for this procurement is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with key engagement dates ending on 25th October 2024. Interested parties had the opportunity to submit responses to help the Council finalise its requirements and market approach. Detailed information regarding this RFI was made available on the Supplying the South West portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in solar energy solutions, to collaborate with a local government body, opening doors for potential partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are specifically encouraged to participate, highlighting the Council's inclusivity and support for diverse business types. Companies adept in renewable energy infrastructure will find this tender an excellent chance to expand their portfolio and contribute to sustainable development initiatives in the West Midlands.

## Notice

Please note this RFI has now closed Herefordshire Council wish to establish whether there are any organisations interested in providing a solar PV car port based on the requirements set out within this RFI. You are invited to submit a response and information provided will assist the Council in finalising the requirements of the solution and approach to the market. Thank you for your interest. Additional information: This RFI has now closed. Thank you for all those who have submitted a response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17faa086-e02f-4ccf-8f6b-85aa5216a5da |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 13:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17faa086-e02f-4ccf-8f6b-85aa5216a5da
- 25 Jul 2024 at 08:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbded5f4-602b-46dc-8341-136d266f9e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17faa086-e02f-4ccf-8f6b-85aa5216a5da
  7th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbded5f4-602b-46dc-8341-136d266f9e60
  25th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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