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title: "GB-Colchester: Solar PV and Battery Storage Development Services"
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# GB-Colchester: Solar PV and Battery Storage Development Services

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55fed899-d090-4a02-89f2-70473ebc24c9

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## Summary

The Colchester City Council has awarded a contract for Solar PV and Battery Storage Development Services. The procurement process, managed by the Council, involved consulting services for planning permission and a business model for a ground mount solar farm and storage at Severn Saint Farm in Colchester, East of England. The contract, valued at £45,000 GBP, was awarded to Push Energy Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on May 3, 2023, and the contract period scheduled to run from May 15, 2023, to September 29, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy and energy efficiency service providers, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in infrastructure development projects. Businesses specializing in renewable energy solutions and consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Colchester City Council's emphasis on small and medium enterprises as potential economic operators indicates a commitment to fostering local business growth through public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to provide consultancy services to obtain planning permission and provide a business model for a ground mount solar farm and storage at Severn Saint Farm, Severalls lane, Colchester. Site visits can be arranged, strictly by prior appointment only during normal office hours through Michael Woods michael.woods@colchesteramphora.com Full details of the requirements are detailed within the associated documents Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b377ed3d-a59d-405a-815d-bdefcc5d829f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUSH ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b377ed3d-a59d-405a-815d-bdefcc5d829f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b377ed3d-a59d-405a-815d-bdefcc5d829f
  4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=779352749
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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