--- title: "Solar Panels and Battery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KCS TRADE PRINT LIMITED" published: "2024-09-26" --- # Solar Panels and Battery Buyer: KCS TRADE PRINT LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b.json) ## Summary KCS Trade Print LTD has successfully concluded the procurement process to install a 104kW Solar PV system at their factory site located in Launceston, England, with postal code PL15 7ED. Initially published on 28th March 2024, the procurement process followed an open procedure (below threshold) and resulted in awarding the contract to Earth Energies LTD on 25th June 2024. The project falls under the industry category of Solar Panels (CPV 09331000) and Solar Installation (CPV 09332000). The awarded contract, valued at £68,000, will commence on 1st August 2024 and conclude by 30th September 2024. This initiative, which is part of a grant-funded application, aims to reduce electricity import from the grid at KCS Trade Print's site. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in solar panel manufacturing and installation, to reinforce their presence in the renewable energy sector. Companies like Earth Energies LTD, which aligns with the suitability criteria set out by KCS Trade Print LTD, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. Engaging in similar projects can stimulate business growth by establishing credibility in delivering economically advantageous solutions for renewable energy installations. Businesses with expertise in executing solar PV systems efficiently and cost-effectively will find opportunities to leverage their skills in this growing market. ## Notice KCS Trade Print LTD are looking to install a 104kW Solar PV system to feed their factory site and reduce the amount of electricity imported from the grid The purchase of this system is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project. We will assess tenders received on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender. See Invitation to Tender (attached) for detailed requirements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0acbcd48-e605-4772-9ff1-4a9537223e63 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £68,000 | | 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 | KCS TRADE PRINT LIMITED | | Locality | LAUNCESTON | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL15 7ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | | Westminster constituency | North Cornwall | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EARTH ENERGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09332000 - Solar installation ## Release History - 26 Sep 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0acbcd48-e605-4772-9ff1-4a9537223e63 - 12 Apr 2024 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e2a998-e529-4691-85e8-ee4a71f3dd29 - 4 Apr 2024 at 15:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e2a998-e529-4691-85e8-ee4a71f3dd29 - 3 Apr 2024 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e2a998-e529-4691-85e8-ee4a71f3dd29 - 28 Mar 2024 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e2a998-e529-4691-85e8-ee4a71f3dd29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0acbcd48-e605-4772-9ff1-4a9537223e63 26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e2a998-e529-4691-85e8-ee4a71f3dd29 12th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54730b61-9f80-438c-b211-6be64c5bee9e Compliance Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5764eaab-cf7f-4113-a5d9-ca417c5629ea DetailedTender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e30a5556-8172-457a-bdb6-7b7b9ebcc72d Clarification log - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17d3f2fe-1a29-49a8-8fe5-ae23456a90b0 Updated Detailed Tender Notice. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76086c25-9403-4dc7-bb08-ba0997e10770 Clarification Log. Last updated 09/04/2024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e89adb98-8dea-435a-bd4c-94e25fe621ba ## Notice URLs - http://www.kcsprint.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-219a8ddc-94a8-41be-b7db-01985033497b.json.