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title: "BHCC - RS - Detailed Feasibility & Design: Construction of Commercial Scale Ground Mounted Solar PV"
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# BHCC - RS - Detailed Feasibility & Design: Construction of Commercial Scale Ground Mounted Solar PV

Buyer: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a973c31a-be92-4efc-9cb3-30c59c1956f4

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## Summary

Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is currently in the tender stage for a consultancy contract titled "BHCC - RS - Detailed Feasibility & Design: Construction of Commercial Scale Ground Mounted Solar PV" within the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services. This project involves the creation of commercial-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaics within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period closing on 15th November 2024, and the anticipated start and end dates of the contract being from 8th January 2025 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in solar PV feasibility assessments, development works, and extensive technical knowledge in the field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio with local government projects. The successful bidder will need to provide development expertise, project management resources, and demonstrate previous successful projects in similar domains. This project aligns with sustainable development goals, opening avenues for firms focusing on renewable energy.

## Notice

1.1 Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) have previously commissioned an initial 'Stage One' Feasibility study into the viability of constructing a large-scale Solar PV installation within the authority's boundary. The initial study focused on a high-level modelling of associated costs, benefits, risks, and an outline of potential planning constraints. A redacted version of this initial feasibility can be provided to potential bidders upon signing of accompanying NDA document. 1.2 BHCC are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to act as lead consultant, providing development expertise, knowledge & project management resource to further advance this project to a procurement ready stage subject to planning permission. 1.3 Consultants will be required to demonstrate an expert knowledge of solar PV feasibility assessments, development works and extensive technical knowledge in the field, as well as examples of similar successfully commissioned projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b183fb-f596-42ed-9952-26ffed3a1f16 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 2LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b183fb-f596-42ed-9952-26ffed3a1f16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b183fb-f596-42ed-9952-26ffed3a1f16
  18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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