--- title: "Helston Community Energy Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-15" --- # Helston Community Energy Project Buyer: HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b965692-08d9-4e9a-b66e-636557fe37a1.json) ## Summary The Helston Community Energy Project, initiated by Helston Town Council, seeks tenders for a feasibility study regarding a potential solar photovoltaic site in a rural parish near Helston, Cornwall. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 19 January 2022. This initiative is funded through the Rural Community Energy Fund, with an application due by 31 January 2022. The total value of the project is estimated at £35,000, with a minimum threshold of £25,000 for bids. The contract period is expected to commence on 2 May 2022 and concludes on 31 October 2022. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy and feasibility studies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide engineering consultancy, environmental assessments, or related services could effectively compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only secure a vital contract with a local authority but may also benefit from subsequent tenders for similar services related to additional sites, creating further avenues for business growth. ## Notice The Council is seeking tenders for professional services to investigate the feasibility of a potential solar PV site in a rural parish close to Helston, Cornwall. It is the intention to fund the work through a Phase 1 grant from the Rural Community Energy Fund, an application for which is now under preparation for submission by 31 January 2022. Further details are provided in the attached Invitation To Tender for professional services in relation to an RCEF Phase 1 feasibility study into a potential solar PV site. Completed tender documents (paper copy and memory stick) in a sealed envelope marked 'Rural Community Energy Fund tender' are required by 17.00 on Wednesday 19th January 2022 addressed to The Town Clerk, Helston Town Council, The Guildhall, Helston. TR13 8ST A grid offer from the local District Network Operator (DNO), Western Power Distribution has already been obtained and the landowner has signed an Exclusivity Licence. Full details for the site will be provided to the successful bidder. The Council is seeking separate tenders for similar services in relation to a second site in a different location nearby and in the event that one bidder is successful with both, there is an expectation that a saving on the total price would be offered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bedce-b5a4-42b4-a63d-aca741595fed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HELSTON | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR13 8ST | | 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 | Helston North | | Westminster constituency | St Ives | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy ## Release History - 15 Dec 2021 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bedce-b5a4-42b4-a63d-aca741595fed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890bedce-b5a4-42b4-a63d-aca741595fed 15th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fd15c7c-4e8d-44ca-b051-c46c48c557ca Invitation To Tender for an RCEF Phase 1 feasibility study in relation to a potential solar PV site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51086566-8c1f-44c7-9eed-1432049e368e Guidance Notes for Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) feasibility studies. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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