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title: "Invitation to tender for mechanical solar panel cleaning system- BIG2077"
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buyer: "A CLEANER GENERATION LIMITED"
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# Invitation to tender for mechanical solar panel cleaning system- BIG2077

Buyer: A CLEANER GENERATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a93c0113-229a-4c48-bd70-77dbabf165f8

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## Summary

A Cleaner Generation Limited, a leading UK solar farm cleaning operator, has issued an invitation to tender for a mechanical solar panel cleaning system under the tender ID BIG2077. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically classified under miscellaneous cleaning machines (CPV code: 42995000), and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently open, with a submission deadline set for 21 December 2016. The expected contract value ranges from £50,000 to £80,000, with the contract period commencing on 16 January 2017 and concluding on 16 March 2017. This procurement follows an open procedure to ensure broad participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning machinery sector. Companies that specialise in the design and supply of versatile and transportable cleaning devices, particularly those with a proven capability in servicing large-scale solar farms, would be well-positioned to bid. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation. Engaging with this contract could enhance operational capacities and expand market reach for successful bidders.

## Notice

A Cleaner Generation is one of the UK's largest specialist solar farm cleaning operators. Currently our method of cleaning is manual, using water-fed brushes. To meet future contracts and the needs of our clients, we are looking to expand to include a mechanical device to improve productivity. The machine needs to be: Versatile to cope with many different solar array arrangements. Relatively easy to transport. Have an approved method of cleaning by panel manufacturers. Meets our high standard of cleaning. Able to clean large scale solar farms efficiently. Please see Tender document for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33484db4-ea19-4f69-83cc-231ba8a12eb0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2017 - 16 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | A CLEANER GENERATION LIMITED |
| Locality | ST AGNES |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR5 0AZ |
| 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 | St Agnes |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42995000 - Miscellaneous cleaning machines

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2016 at 12:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33484db4-ea19-4f69-83cc-231ba8a12eb0
- 7 Dec 2016 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33484db4-ea19-4f69-83cc-231ba8a12eb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33484db4-ea19-4f69-83cc-231ba8a12eb0
  19th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b80751dd-2fb1-49ad-93e1-923a221de002
  ITT mechanical solar panel cleaning system.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8368d648-e097-47f6-a610-9fffbcd2a531
  Answers to questions raised.

## Notice URLs

- http://acleanergeneration.co.uk/

## Provenance

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