--- title: "Solar Energy Panels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2024-09-25" --- # Solar Energy Panels Buyer: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1573998-889d-42ac-a628-c7b6095fa163.json) ## Summary St Catherine's College, a Church of England secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, is seeking to procure £100,000 worth of solar energy panels. This procurement is categorised under solar panels (CPV 09331000) and is in the Tender stage with a direct procurement method. The tender seeks to expand their existing solar panel system, intending to install panels on additional roofs of their college buildings. The submission deadline for interested parties is 25th October 2024, with the contract period expected to run from 23rd July 2025 to 31st August 2025. The procurement is particularly open to SMEs and VCSEs and is suited for capable contractors with experience in large-scale solar installations. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in renewable energy solutions. Businesses capable of delivering efficient and high-quality solar installation services will find this tender beneficial due to the potential for future contracts and the chance to establish a reputable working relationship with the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust. Ideal candidates include solar energy providers capable of offering buy-out right options, ensuring the college directly benefits from energy savings. Providing expertise in maximising solar energy capture on various roof configurations will also be advantageous for potential bidders. ## Notice St Catherine's College is a Church of England secondary school based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is one of 25 academies within the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust and has over 1060 students on roll between the ages of 11-16. We are looking to procure PS100,000 of solar panels (Solar Edge). Approximately 12 months ago we had a large solar install with a system size of 101.65kWp (Solar Edge). We would like to add to this system and invest PS100,000 into further solar panels. Our solar panels are situated on the following roofs: 17, 5, 8, 9. We would like to propose that further solar panels are installed onto roofs 4, 7, 1, 13, 11 and 18 however we will be led by the contractor to offer advice regarding maximum benefit from the sunlight. Our electricity is currently supplied by EDF and we pay a monthly standing charge of PS386.453 and the current pence per kWh: Day 26.57030 Night 20.50540 We are asking interested parties for a submission of what you can provide for PS100,000 investment on solar as buy out right option (no leases or investment options). The College wishes the energy savings we own them outright and gain the energy saving direct back to the college. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121e9be0-fe56-4eef-892e-7e374e5c7e43 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,001 | | 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 | DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | EASTBOURNE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN23 7BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Eastbourne | | Electoral ward | St Anthony's | | Westminster constituency | Eastbourne | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09331000 - Solar panels ## Release History - 25 Sep 2024 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121e9be0-fe56-4eef-892e-7e374e5c7e43 - 25 Sep 2024 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121e9be0-fe56-4eef-892e-7e374e5c7e43 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121e9be0-fe56-4eef-892e-7e374e5c7e43 25th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79ce2e4e-53fd-49eb-9347-279692b2054c Photograph of roofs ## Notice URLs - https://www.stcatherines.college/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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