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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-601d4e79-952e-4cf1-8790-16fbcd589f70

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## Summary

Colchester City Council is seeking consultancy services for a Solar PV and Battery Storage Development project at Severn Saint Farm, Colchester. The contract involves obtaining planning permission and creating a business model for a ground mount solar farm. The procurement is open with a tender deadline of April 28, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on May 15, 2023, and end on September 29, 2023. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category, with a contract value of £50,000.

The Solar PV and Battery Storage Development tender by Colchester City Council presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the energy-efficiency consultancy industry. Businesses in the East of England, United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete for this contract due to its focus on local renewable energy infrastructure development. The open procurement method allows fair competition, providing a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in the region.

## 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/048cbb2c-909a-446a-b08a-2ec627a651ef |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2023 at 07:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048cbb2c-909a-446a-b08a-2ec627a651ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048cbb2c-909a-446a-b08a-2ec627a651ef
  30th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Solar-PV-and-Battery-Storage-Development-Services/8TXH48XWD3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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