--- title: "Solar PV system installation for the Harborough Innovation Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT" published: "2023-11-22" --- # Solar PV system installation for the Harborough Innovation Centre Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97.json) ## Summary The Harborough District Council is seeking a supplier to install a roof-mounted solar PV system at the Harborough Innovation Centre. The procurement involves supplying and installing a solar array on three aspects of the centre's roof, aiming to enhance its green credentials. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on December 8, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on February 1, 2024, and end on June 1, 2024. The total contract value is £80,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This procurement opportunity for the solar PV system installation at the Harborough Innovation Centre presents a chance for businesses in the electrical installation work industry to grow. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. Interested parties should consider the specifications outlined, such as the required inverter and monitoring system, to meet the council's and building's sustainability goals. Businesses located in England, especially those with experience in green energy projects, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Harborough Innovation Centre (HIC) is a business centre with up to 52 individual office spaces, shared workspaces, virtual services, meeting rooms, onsite cafe and reception services. Established in 2011 and funded by HDC, ERDF and East Midlands Development Agency, the HIC has supported more than 250 business since opening. Part of the appeal of the HIC to tenants is the green credentials of the building: * LED lighting throughout the building reducing energy usage and maintenance costs. * Activity sensors in most rooms in the building allowing lighting to automatically switch off when not needed. * Biomass heating. * Rainwater harvesting used primarily for toilets in the building. * 11 EV car charging stations allowing electric vehicles to charge up to a speed of 22kwh. This project is to supply and install a solar array on 3 aspects of Harborough Innovation Centre roof to generate electricity and further improve the green credentials of the building and Harborough District Council as a whole. Harborough District Council (the Customer) is looking to appoint a supplier partner to install a roof-mounted solar PV system. An application for DNO approval has been received from the National Grid based on the following specifications: * 1 x solis 80k 5G Inverter, restricted to 75kW using a G100 device. * Nominal Voltage at Connection Point: 400 Volts * Number of Phases: 3 * Nominal Frequency: 50Hz * Maximum Export Capacity: 75kW * Maximum Import Capacity: 150kVA * External Earth Loop Impedance: 0.35 * A remote monitoring system to allow the performance of the panels to be measured at all times. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4491f36f-17ef-4157-833f-38c73eaedc8c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 1 Jun 2024 | | 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45317000 - Other electrical installation work ## Release History - 22 Nov 2023 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4491f36f-17ef-4157-833f-38c73eaedc8c - 20 Nov 2023 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfe8903-e8e0-4530-b280-98a1aa40463b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4491f36f-17ef-4157-833f-38c73eaedc8c 22nd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfe8903-e8e0-4530-b280-98a1aa40463b 20th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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