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title: "Solar Panel & Battery Storage Projct"
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# Solar Panel & Battery Storage Projct

Buyer: CHARD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91de0332-434c-40e2-83a1-d4a496309089

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## Summary

The Chard Town Council is inviting tenders for the "Solar Panel & Battery Storage Project". The procurement process involves the supply and installation of solar panels and battery storage at the Grade II* listed Guildhall in Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PP. Key dates include the tender deadline on 1st March 2024 and a contract period starting on 15th April 2024 and ending on 4th November 2024. The procurement method is a direct single tender action with a contract value of £35,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in solar panel supply and installation to participate in a project aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and energy costs of a historical building. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. Interested businesses can visit the Chard Town Council website for more details and submit their tenders before the deadline.

## Notice

Chard Town Council is seeking competitive tenders for the supply and installation of two arrays of PV solar panels (16+12) and battery storage for those panels and the existing panels in place. The intention being to both reduce carbon footprint of the building and reduce energy costs. The property, the Guildhall, on which the solar panels are to be installed is Grade II* listed and located in Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PP. Planning permission and listed building consent have been granted by Somerset Council under application number: 23/01509/FUL and 23/01510/LBC. Full details and supporting documents can be found on the website. A condition of the planning consent is that external surfaces of the development shall be of materials as indicated in the planning application form and approved documents: - Suntech PV Solar Panel STP400S C54 Data Sheet, and - Suntech PV Panel Mounting Data Sheet. No other materials can be used without the prior written consent of the local planning authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba4b7f2-b3a8-4832-a8be-4e69782210be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 4 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | CHARD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHARD |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA20 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Chard North |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba4b7f2-b3a8-4832-a8be-4e69782210be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba4b7f2-b3a8-4832-a8be-4e69782210be
  18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16a2a3ac-cb58-40de-907f-5de9068cc1b0
  Invitation to Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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