--- title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T18/3642 Northumberland Building Solar PV" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cae9928c-e59c-454e-a38a-9b72a8eea342" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cae9928c-e59c-454e-a38a-9b72a8eea342" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cae9928c-e59c-454e-a38a-9b72a8eea342.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cae9928c-e59c-454e-a38a-9b72a8eea342.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-06-13" --- # GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T18/3642 Northumberland Building Solar PV Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cae9928c-e59c-454e-a38a-9b72a8eea342 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cae9928c-e59c-454e-a38a-9b72a8eea342) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cae9928c-e59c-454e-a38a-9b72a8eea342.json) ## Summary Northumbria University is seeking expressions of interest for the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) array on the roof of the Northumberland Building located on City Campus in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 8ST). The project, identified as tender BIP406113197, aims for an installation capacity of approximately 80kW with an estimated project cost of £100,000 and a minimum contract value of £50,000. Interested parties must submit case studies demonstrating relevant experience by noon on 25th June 2019, with the tender anticipated to be issued by 28th June 2019 and project completion expected by 30th October 2019. This procurement process uses an open procedure methodology and falls under the category of works, specifically in the renewable energy sector. This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in solar energy installation. Companies with experience in similar projects, especially those involving educational facilities, would be well-suited to respond. Successful candidates can contribute to the sustainable energy goals of Northumbria University while enhancing their portfolio in the green technology sector. Interested businesses should ensure they register on Delta's e-tendering platform to participate in the tendering process. ## Notice Northumbria University are seeking expressions of interest for a project to install a large solar PV array on the roof of Northumberland Building on City Campus Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST (please refer to aerial photograph on page 2 of the document attached to the SQ). Our estimates are that the space could accommodate an array of approximately 80kW. Our requirement is that the array should be able to payback in a period of approximately 8 years (based on costs inclusive of VAT and price of 17p/kWh for electricity). The contract would include all elements of the installation and commissioning, including structural survey. Timescales are still being examined, but we hope the tender will be issued by 28th June, with completion of the installation by 30th October 2019. Interested parties should supply two case studies of similar installations, one of which should be on an educational building. These case studies should be uploaded and submitted in response to the SQ associated with this Contracts Notice via the Universities E-tendering platform Delta by no later than 12 noon Tuesday 25th June 2019 (Delta SQ access code is 7E9X8VVM55). Please note, new Delta suppliers are requested to register and publish their supplier profile on Delta in order to respond to this contract opportunity. Should you have any issues at all during the registration or response process, please contact Delta support: General Enquiries - 0113 3443957 Technical Enquiries - 0845 270 7050 admin.neupc@leeds.ac.uk Any general queries regarding this project should be raised via the Delta message centre associated with this SQ. Post case study submissions, an internal shortlisting exercise will be undertaken by key university stakeholders to identify a suitable range of up to 6 contractors to invite to tender (ITT) on or around 28th June 2019. Those contractors will be contacted in advance of tender publication and advised of the relevant Delta ITT access code. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374a74b1-08b7-43a9-84a9-a0c9f22534a7 | | 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 | 13 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 30 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8ST | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09330000 - Solar energy - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 09332000 - Solar installation - 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work ## Release History - 13 Jun 2019 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374a74b1-08b7-43a9-84a9-a0c9f22534a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374a74b1-08b7-43a9-84a9-a0c9f22534a7 13th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne:-T18/3642-Northumberland-Building-Solar-PV/7E9X8VVM55 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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