--- title: "Helston Community Energy Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-780b4234-fc1f-48a3-aaf1-892c37f9bd12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-780b4234-fc1f-48a3-aaf1-892c37f9bd12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-780b4234-fc1f-48a3-aaf1-892c37f9bd12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-780b4234-fc1f-48a3-aaf1-892c37f9bd12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-15" --- # Helston Community Energy Project Buyer: HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-780b4234-fc1f-48a3-aaf1-892c37f9bd12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-780b4234-fc1f-48a3-aaf1-892c37f9bd12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-780b4234-fc1f-48a3-aaf1-892c37f9bd12.json) ## Summary Helston Town Council is seeking tenders for the "Helston Community Energy Project," which aims to conduct a feasibility study for a potential solar photovoltaic (PV) site located near Helston, Cornwall. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with completed documents due by 17:00 on 19th January 2022. The project has a budget ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 and is funded through a Phase 1 grant application to the Rural Community Energy Fund, which is due for submission by 31st January 2022. The contract period is expected to run from 2nd May 2022 until 31st October 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy and environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in solar energy and feasibility studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement method is a competitive quotation process, which is typically more accessible for smaller firms. Successful bidders can expect to engage in a collaborative environment with local authorities, contributing to sustainable energy initiatives in rural communities. ## Notice The Council is seeking tenders for professional services to investigate the feasibility of a potential solar PV site in a rural parish close to Helston, Cornwall. It is the intention to fund the work through a Phase 1 grant from the Rural Community Energy Fund, an application for which is now under preparation for submission by 31 January 2022. Further details are provided in the attached Invitation To Tender for professional services in relation to an RCEF Phase 1 feasibility study into a potential solar PV site. Completed tender documents (paper copy and memory stick) in a sealed envelope marked 'Rural Community Energy Fund tender' are required by 17.00 on Wednesday 19th January 2022 addressed to The Town Clerk, Helston Town Council, The Guildhall, Helston. TR13 8ST A grid offer from the local District Network Operator (DNO), Western Power Distribution has already been obtained and the landowner has signed an Exclusivity Licence. Full details for the site will be provided to the successful bidder. The Council is seeking separate tenders for similar services in relation to a second site in a different location nearby and in the event that one bidder is successful with both, there is an expectation that a saving on the total price would be offered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f915c723-f2cd-4f50-9fb5-5995f531252b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | HELSTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HELSTON | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR13 8ST | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Helston North | | Westminster constituency | St Ives | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy ## Release History - 15 Dec 2021 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f915c723-f2cd-4f50-9fb5-5995f531252b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f915c723-f2cd-4f50-9fb5-5995f531252b 15th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/884d6a8d-6cd0-4396-835d-9b10edf19b0f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5894295b-70cf-419b-8245-084e2e114dd2 Guidance Notes for Rural Community Energy Fund feasibility studies. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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