--- title: "SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR NET METERING SYSTEM AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN COLOMBO" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c4b446c-3b7a-4866-b0b1-91ae36487f24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c4b446c-3b7a-4866-b0b1-91ae36487f24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c4b446c-3b7a-4866-b0b1-91ae36487f24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c4b446c-3b7a-4866-b0b1-91ae36487f24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2018-03-12" --- # SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR NET METERING SYSTEM AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN COLOMBO Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c4b446c-3b7a-4866-b0b1-91ae36487f24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c4b446c-3b7a-4866-b0b1-91ae36487f24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c4b446c-3b7a-4866-b0b1-91ae36487f24.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a procurement process titled "SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR NET METERING SYSTEM AT THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN COLOMBO." This open tender falls under the goods category, specifically for solar panels, and is located at the British High Commission in New Delhi, India. The tender was published on 12th March 2018, with submissions closing on 3rd April 2018. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st May 2018 and conclude by 31st July 2018. This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in the installation and supply of solar energy systems. Businesses with expertise in renewable energy technologies, especially those with experience in the installation of photovoltaic panels and related building works, are encouraged to participate. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on their involvement in procurement processes. ## Notice 2.1 The contractor will have to design, supply, install and commission Photovoltaic Panels on a designated home, as outlined below. 2.1.1 The contractor has to install, commission and test the agreed PV installation design, including the provision of all necessary building work and making good. 2.1.2 All Solar Photovoltaic System components must comply with relevant UK Standards. 2.1.3 Full fixing details to be provided as part of the design process to suit the given installation into the proposed roof structure. 2.1.4 Tamper-proof fixing shall be used. 2.1.5 Roof-mounted installations must not exceed the weight limit provided in "Annexure J - Structural Details of the Roof". 2.1.6 The Contractor has to ensure weather tightness of all roof coverings at all times, including access routes to and from the installation area. 2.1.7 The scope is to include all necessary building works to enable the installation, and making good of any disturbed building materials or structure. 2.1.8 Damages caused to the building structure or surface as a result of the works including water ingress, will be rectified by the Contractors at no cost to the Authority. 2.1.9 Internal cable runs to be kept to a minimum, and shall be contained within supper high impact heavy gauge round PVC-U white conduit complete with matching saddles, components and accessories necessary to contain the cables. 2.1.10 The contractor must install the cabling to ensure that it does not come into contact with any expanded polysterene installation product. 2.1.11 Each system shall be fitted with a manual AC switch/isolator, which shall comply with all relevant international or other standards of product manufacture and performance. Additional information: Please Refer Project No 1674 / ITT No 2238 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29202a7e-1596-4055-a1b1-1526d9478385 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE | | Locality | NEW DELHI, INDIA | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 09331000 - Solar panels - 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work ## Release History - 12 Mar 2018 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29202a7e-1596-4055-a1b1-1526d9478385 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29202a7e-1596-4055-a1b1-1526d9478385 12th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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