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title: "Purchase of electricity from solar panels for Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre via a PPA"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of electricity from solar panels for Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre via a PPA

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98dcb494-4996-4586-b045-68d7a4acf40c

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of electricity from solar panels for Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre via a PPA. The tender process was completed, and the contract value is £250,000. The procurement method used was not applicable, and the contract period starts on May 1, 2023, and ends on April 30, 2048. The tender had a deadline for submissions on April 30, 2023, and the award was published on June 8, 2023.

This procurement opportunity from Durham County Council can benefit businesses in the services category, particularly those offering green energy solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender, as indicated by the procurement's suitability assessment. The contract presents a unique opportunity resulting from specific circumstances, with only a single supplier currently awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of timely and targeted bidding for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Due to the demolition of the adjacent Academy, a procurement exercise is required by DCC to ensure the Leisure Centre retains access to the cheaper, greener electricity. This is a unique opportunity resulting from these circumstances and only a single supplier is able to provide the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12af0aa1-82a4-448a-b6fa-60b98d111001 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2048 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUINNESS SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12af0aa1-82a4-448a-b6fa-60b98d111001

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12af0aa1-82a4-448a-b6fa-60b98d111001
  8th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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