--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23c4d1e6-2af1-4dba-b950-d23d6c14b5bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23c4d1e6-2af1-4dba-b950-d23d6c14b5bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23c4d1e6-2af1-4dba-b950-d23d6c14b5bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23c4d1e6-2af1-4dba-b950-d23d6c14b5bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2019-07-04" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23c4d1e6-2af1-4dba-b950-d23d6c14b5bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23c4d1e6-2af1-4dba-b950-d23d6c14b5bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23c4d1e6-2af1-4dba-b950-d23d6c14b5bd.json) ## Summary West Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm located in Suffolk. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5pm on 26 July 2019. Clarification questions must be submitted by 5pm on 19 July 2019. The contract is valued at £160,000 with a minimum value of £120,000 and will commence on 16 August 2019, lasting until 15 August 2021. The procurement method is open, under an open procedure classified as repair and maintenance services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy services, particularly those involved in solar farm operations and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are suitable candidates for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolio in the growing solar energy sector, facilitating long-term growth and collaboration with local authorities. ## Notice West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 5pm on Friday, 26 July, 2019. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Friday, 19 July, 2019, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm in Suffolk. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 5pm on Friday, 26 July, 2019. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm on Friday, 19 July, 2019, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb351cf1-ed5a-4ad1-b9de-07ecbf069526 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2019 - 15 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2019 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb351cf1-ed5a-4ad1-b9de-07ecbf069526 - 4 Jul 2019 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb351cf1-ed5a-4ad1-b9de-07ecbf069526 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb351cf1-ed5a-4ad1-b9de-07ecbf069526 4th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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