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title: "Contract for Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Car Ports at Various Locations"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-08"
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# Contract for Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Car Ports at Various Locations

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287435eb-3c7e-44c8-8d37-7aa021ff7157

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Durham County Council concerns the "Contract for Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Car Ports at Various Locations." This project falls under the industry category of Construction structures and materials, excluding electric apparatus. Locations involved include the Louisa Centre, Corten House, Peterlee Leisure Centre, Green Lane Offices, and Consett Leisure Centre, all within England. The tender stage was active with a tender period ending on 6th June 2024, and the contract period is from 12th August 2024 to 31st March 2026. Notably, the project is grant-funded, requiring practical completion and all payments to be claimed by specific dates up to 31st March 2026 under the NEC Contract Option A.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in sustainable construction and renewable energy solutions. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to collaborate with Durham County Council on a high-visibility project, enhancing their portfolio and gaining experience in the public sector. Businesses adept in innovative design, supply chain management, and installation services for solar carports will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, encouraging participation from capable firms looking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Contract for Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Car Ports at Various Locations. Due to the nature of the works site visits will be pre-arranged for bidders and an allocated time and date will be given bidders on request. Grant Funding - The Louisa Centre has received grant funding for this project from the Swimming Pool Support Fund. As part of this funding the successful bidding organisation (and proposed Timelines) must achieve practical completion and ensure all payments and invoices for the project are claimed by the 31st of March 2025. The expected end date for Louisa Centre must be and all payments made 31st March 2025 under the NEC Short Form Contract Option A. The expected end date for Corten House, Peterlee Leisure Centre, Green Lane Offices and Consett Leisure Centre must be and all payments made 31st March 2026 under the NEC Contract Option A. The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and insert DN722321 within the supplier area. Any questions must be raised through this Nepo system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17abd230-fb65-416b-b61b-6eafe5fdcb92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 8 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TENDER PROCESS WITHDRAWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17abd230-fb65-416b-b61b-6eafe5fdcb92
- 3 May 2024 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a6e6fa-409f-400d-9db7-41ae665a2561

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17abd230-fb65-416b-b61b-6eafe5fdcb92
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a6e6fa-409f-400d-9db7-41ae665a2561
  3rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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