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title: "Design & Construction of a Solar Canopy for the GULCS Project"
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# Design & Construction of a Solar Canopy for the GULCS Project

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ba53544-cd91-4513-a624-9469c5eb683c

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## Summary

The South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a contractor for the project titled "Design & Construction of a Solar Canopy for the GULCS Project." This initiative, part of the solar energy industry, involves the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of a solar canopy at the Bristol and Bath Science Park in South Gloucestershire. The tender period has ended on 13th September 2019, and the contract runs from 16th January 2020 to 28th August 2020. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with a contract value of £200,000, with the minimum value set at £150,000. The project aims to support the installation of a flagship electric vehicle charging station offering rapid charging bays.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar energy solutions and construction, particularly those experienced in designing and maintaining solar canopies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the project's accessibility and value range. Companies with a proven track record in working with local authorities and experience in related construction works will be particularly well-suited for this tender, enabling them to expand their business in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

South Gloucestershire is installing a flagship Electric Vehicle Go Ultra Low Charging Station (GULCS). The GULCS will provide up to eight rapid charging bays and will be located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park on Feynman Way, South Gloucestershire.This contract is for the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of a solar canopy for the GULCS. The appointed contractor shall demonstrate experience of designing, planning, scheduling, constructing and maintaining solar canopies, with good experience/knowledge of working with local authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f38087d-0bc2-44be-b0b2-ba7c946a7ade |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2019 - 28 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 7PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLYSOLAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2020 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f38087d-0bc2-44be-b0b2-ba7c946a7ade
- 12 Aug 2019 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42542030-1768-403a-996b-297713e9fde2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f38087d-0bc2-44be-b0b2-ba7c946a7ade
  9th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42542030-1768-403a-996b-297713e9fde2
  12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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