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title: "Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar Panels on Council Buildings"
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# Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar Panels on Council Buildings

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5efdfd4f-0dc9-430a-87f5-cefa4c3980bc

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is seeking bids for the installation of photovoltaic and thermal solar panels on its buildings as part of a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. The tender, titled "Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar Panels on Council Buildings," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on energy sources. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, employs an open procurement method, with submissions due by 30 September 2019. The contract period is intended to commence on 1 November 2019, lasting until 31 October 2020, and the project locations include various sites in Plymouth, situated in the South West of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar panel design, supply, and installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their capabilities to contribute to sustainable energy initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in solar technologies and are well-versed in municipal contracting processes will find this opportunity advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council has declared a Climate Emergency and has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030. This, coupled with a need to reduce operating costs, has prompted the desire to install solar PV systems on four council buildings. The contract is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and handover of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on Council buildings at Chelson Meadow, Prince Rock depot and The Box, and either PV or PV/thermal solar panels at Ballard House.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af215194-0beb-43b0-9fbc-59ec20ac8963 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2019 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af215194-0beb-43b0-9fbc-59ec20ac8963

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af215194-0beb-43b0-9fbc-59ec20ac8963
  27th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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