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title: "GB-Colchester: 0406 - Solar PV Array Edge Protection Solution"
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# GB-Colchester: 0406 - Solar PV Array Edge Protection Solution

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d8fbe9f-da9a-4cb7-8047-29e751b20dca

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Homes, on behalf of Colchester City Council, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GB-Colchester: 0406 - Solar PV Array Edge Protection Solution". This contract, valued at approximately £350k per annum, involves the installation of protective measures around the perimeter of existing Solar PV arrays on occupied council-owned residential properties to prevent wildlife access. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with the tender period concluding on 29th November 2024. The award date was 12th December 2024, with the work scheduled to start on 2nd January 2025 and end on 31st December 2025. The project covers the East of England region, within the industry categories of solar panels and pest-control services.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specializing in solar energy solutions and wildlife control. Given the scale and scope of the work, SMEs with experience in similar projects or those seeking to expand their portfolio in the green energy sector would find this contract advantageous. Houghton Building Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such projects. The contract's potential extension by an additional two years, subject to satisfactory performance, further increases the opportunity for sustained business engagement and growth.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to install protection around the perimeter to existing Solar PV arrays on occupied Council owned residential properties to prevent bird and other wildlife access. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying tender 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. The contract is initially for 1 year with the option to extend for up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. The contract is valued at approximately PS350k per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbc86f6-1e74-46c4-b92c-940ac8fb7bf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,000 |
| 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 | HOUGHTON BUILDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbc86f6-1e74-46c4-b92c-940ac8fb7bf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbc86f6-1e74-46c4-b92c-940ac8fb7bf3
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=906614744
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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