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title: "Framework Agreement for Fully-Funded Photovoltaic Solutions"
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# Framework Agreement for Fully-Funded Photovoltaic Solutions

Buyer: OPTIVO (FOR ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF OTHER UK CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e88229e-7d3a-4c38-9ea3-c3409fd27ec2

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## Summary

Optivo, acting on behalf of other UK contracting authorities, is seeking to appoint a developer partner through a tender for a Framework Agreement for Fully-Funded Photovoltaic Solutions. This process, classified under the solar panel services category, is currently active and is set to close on 12 February 2018. The framework aims to deliver rooftop photovoltaic solutions across the UK public sector, with individual call-off contracts potentially reaching up to 5 MW. The contract period will commence on 1 May 2018 and conclude on 30 April 2022. With an estimated value of £100 million, this procurement follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, particularly those with expertise in large-scale roof-top solar installations. Companies able to demonstrate secured funding and a strong track record in project delivery will be well-suited to participate. The framework’s accessibility to other UK contracting authorities further broadens the competitive landscape, offering businesses a pathway to engage in substantial public-sector projects aimed at enhancing electricity generation and sustainability across the region.

## Notice

Optivo is now seeking to appoint a single developer partner to a framework agreement (the "Framework Agreement") to deliver a fully-funded roof-top photovoltaic solution across the UK public sector property portfolio.The framework agreement will provide a complete solution to public sector entities seeking to secure projects for the generation of electricity and will increase the development, design, funding, construction and operation of PV installations in accordance with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and all other legislative requirements. It is envisaged that call-off contracts will be up to 5 MW on individual or linked sites.Developers will need to demonstrate secured funding, a track record of project delivery in roof-top solar PV projects at scale as well as a professional and experienced supply chain.Optivo intends that the framework will be able to be accessed by other UK contracting authorities, as detailed in section II.2.14 below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a77272-6a84-491e-83e1-866932d33681 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | OPTIVO (FOR ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF OTHER UK CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES) |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a77272-6a84-491e-83e1-866932d33681

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a77272-6a84-491e-83e1-866932d33681
  15th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN150430
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.optivo.org.uk

## Provenance

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