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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom - AWARD"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-771f3754-89a9-4da6-be39-939d0bfa0120

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Council is initiating an operation and maintenance contract for a 12.4MW solar farm located at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This contract, covering a total value of £800,000, is awarded following an open procurement method, with a minimum budget of £750,000. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2021 and will extend until 31st August 2026, with an optional five-year extension. The procurement process has been completed, and the award notice was published on 3rd September 2021, signalling the successful conclusion of this tender stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar energy services, operation, and maintenance. Given the sizeable contract value and the long duration, firms that provide maintenance services for solar farms or possess expertise in energy management would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability classification that favours them, thereby promoting a competitive environment that could foster business growth and innovation in this sector.

## Notice

INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This will be a 5 year contract with an option to extend for another 5 years. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e7f759-9bf0-45d7-a1e9-732e63b43937 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £371,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENHEATH ASSET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e7f759-9bf0-45d7-a1e9-732e63b43937

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e7f759-9bf0-45d7-a1e9-732e63b43937
  3rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

## Provenance

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