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title: "Collective Purchasing Scheme for Solar PV Systems"
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# Collective Purchasing Scheme for Solar PV Systems

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b255697a-36d8-4be2-b11d-ea9fe9b8907e

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for a Collective Purchasing Scheme for Solar PV Systems, with iChoosr Limited as the awarded supplier. This scheme, classified under the solar energy sector (CPV code 09330000), offers households and local businesses in the East of England affordable access to high-quality solar PV panels, battery storage, EV charging products, and related installation services. The procurement process followed a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract term begins on 21 January 2025 and ends on 20 January 2028, with the award notice published on 31 January 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30 October 2024 and the award date of 15 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy, particularly SMEs, who specialize in solar panel systems, energy management, or related charging infrastructure. With the backing of Essex County Council and facilitated by iChoosr Limited, businesses can enhance their market presence in the growing green energy sector. Local suppliers of installation services or energy management solutions would be especially well-suited to compete, leveraging this scheme to expand their reach within the East of England region.

## Notice

Essex County Council has engaged services of iChoosr Limited to run a collective purchase scheme for solar PV systems. This scheme will help households and local businesses purchase high quality solar PV panels, battery storage, EV charging products and installation services at an affordable price and from trusted Contractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2bc62fd-e1c8-470b-b937-8af2083ddd18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICHOOSR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2bc62fd-e1c8-470b-b937-8af2083ddd18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2bc62fd-e1c8-470b-b937-8af2083ddd18
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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