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title: "DESIGN, SUPPLY & INSTALLATION SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANEL SYSTEMS & ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - MULTI CONTRACTOR FRAMEWORK 2024 - AWARD"
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# DESIGN, SUPPLY & INSTALLATION SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANEL SYSTEMS & ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - MULTI CONTRACTOR FRAMEWORK 2024 - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b84cb45e-447c-45aa-9053-2636d834a573

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has awarded a framework agreement for the design, supply, and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems and associated equipment. This new framework for 2024 aims to cover a range of energy generation works, including potential maintenance, within the construction industry. The framework consists of two lots: Lot 1, intended for lower value projects up to £300,000, and Lot 2, for projects starting from £150,000 with no upper limit. The contract period runs from 9th December 2024 to 8th December 2028. The framework will be accessible to various contracting authorities situated in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, East Sussex, West Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Oxfordshire, with an estimated procurement value of up to £25m for Lot 1 and up to £50m for Lot 2 over the four-year span.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar PV and related equipment. Companies involved in engineering design services, electrical accessories, and mechanical engineering installation works will find ample scope for participation. The open procedure procurement method enables fair competition, allowing SMEs to engage actively. Businesses with the capability to manage and execute energy generation projects, including both smaller frequent tasks and more substantial complex works, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework can lead to long-term partnerships and continuous work over the four-year period, fostering business growth and expanding market presence, especially in the south and southeast regions of the UK.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is seeking to invite tenders from contractors for inclusion on a new Solar PV & Associated Equipment Framework. Contractors will be expected to undertake a range of energy generation works, including the design, supply and installation, and if required operation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems and associated equipment, taking on the role of Principal Contractor or sub-contractor to oversee and manage works using a range of either direct labour or through sub-contractors. The Framework will serve as the primary route to procure solar PV and battery storage for Portsmouth City Council. The framework will be split into two lots, to cover lower value higher frequency call offs and higher value more complex packages of works - o Lot 1 - works to the value up to ?300K, typically in the region of ?20K to ?50K. There will be up to 14 contractors on this lot, with a primary tier of 6 contractors and a secondary tier of up to 8 contractors. o Lot 2 - works from ?150K, with no upper limit for the works but typically the works will range from ?150,000 to ?400,000. There will be up to 10 contractors with 5 contractors on the primary tier and up to 5 contractors on the secondary tier. The target date for award of the framework agreement is Friday 13th December 2024. The Framework will be established for a period of 4 years. Contractors will be able to apply to either or both tiers of the framework agreement. The framework agreement will be established via evaluation of tenders submitted for the following live Council projects: Lot 1 - Brambles Infant School and Nursery - Supply and Installation, with elements of Contractor's Design of 37kWp Solar Photovoltaics (PV) at Brambles Infant School and Nursery value -estimated at ?40K Lot 2 - Mountbatten Centre - Design, Supply and Installation of 280kW Solar Photovoltaics (PV) at Mountbatten Centre -value estimated at ?240K The framework will allow for award of call off contracts via mini-competition and direct award against a range of options. The value and type of individual call offs is expected to vary considerably due to the Council's extensive portfolio. The Council is aiming to have established the framework agreement by December 2024. Once in place the agreement will run for a duration of 4 years. The framework will be available for access to all contracting authorities- situated within Hampshire, Isle of Wight, East Sussex, West Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire who may use this framework agreement to install systems across their property portfolios. It is anticipated that over the 4-year period approximately up to ?25m of projects may be procured through the Framework under lot 1 and up to ?50m under lot 2. The above figures covers estimated demand by the Council and use from other contracting authorities that wil...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a79b9e2-88b8-46af-9c82-04b6f6fc6762 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | CENTRECO (UK; CINERGI; CUSTOM SOLAR; DW RENEWABLE ENERGY; EFFECTIVE ENERGY GROUP; ENERGY GAIN; EVERWARM; EVOENERGY; INSTAGROUP; KEMBLA; PATH ENERGY; POLYSOLAR; RIGFONE ELECTRICS; SEND IT SOLAR; SOLAR VOLTAICS; SPACE RENEWABLE ENERGY; UTILITA FIELD SERVICES; ZLC ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 31158100 - Battery chargers
- 31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31681000 - Electrical accessories
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 44523200 - Mountings
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a79b9e2-88b8-46af-9c82-04b6f6fc6762

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a79b9e2-88b8-46af-9c82-04b6f6fc6762
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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