--- title: "Solar Photovoltaic Installation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd15913f-16f0-4676-8939-6a2d43912184" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd15913f-16f0-4676-8939-6a2d43912184" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd15913f-16f0-4676-8939-6a2d43912184.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd15913f-16f0-4676-8939-6a2d43912184.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2016-11-23" --- # Solar Photovoltaic Installation Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd15913f-16f0-4676-8939-6a2d43912184 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd15913f-16f0-4676-8939-6a2d43912184) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd15913f-16f0-4676-8939-6a2d43912184.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "Solar Photovoltaic Installation" project, categorised under solar installation in the goods sector. This project, located in Nottingham, aims to design, supply, and install solar photovoltaics at the Trent Basin residential development. The tender period closes for expressions of interest on 21 December 2016, with a final deadline for tender responses by noon on 22 December 2016. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 19 January 2017 and conclude by 15 March 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in solar energy technologies and related services, as it aims to enhance community energy generation and consumption models. Companies capable of providing innovative solar installation solutions or developing energy systems may find this project particularly suitable. The collaborative nature of this initiative also suggests potential for partnerships among developers, technology suppliers, and community stakeholders, fostering growth in this evolving sector. ## Notice This tender is for the design, supply and commissioning of a solar photovoltaic installation to the residential development at Trent Basin, Nottingham. The installation forms part of a pilot community energy scheme (CES) on the 22 acre Trent Basin site in Nottingham. The project takes a transformational approach to how communities can generate and consume energy. The community energy demonstrator and associated research work is funded by Innovate UK, the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) and associated industry partners. One of the key objectives of the project is to create vendor diagnostic business model templates that can be used by any developer to deploy CES as part of their own projects. The following are the key benefits: The consumer will benefit from reduced energy prices. New value will be created for developers and technology suppliers. The overall energy system cost for new generation will be reduced. Overview The works covered under this specification comprise the following: The design, supply and installation of solar photovoltaics to existing dwelling roofs The design, supply and installation of solar photovoltaics to the elevation of an existing apartment block The design, supply and installation of solar photovoltaics to create a temporary farm on an area of vacant land adjacent to the existing dwellings. All associated site preparation, buildering work, and infrastructure to facility the solar photovoltaic installations. URGENT ATTENTION ****Pre-bid survey visits/ Briefing Q&A will take place at 10 am on Thursday 1st December 2016 Wilmott Dixon offices, Trent Villas, Trent Lane, Nottingham NG2 4DS ****Please advise attendees via eTendering portal Correspondence. THE CLOSING DATE FOR TENDER RESPONSES IS: 12 noon on 22nd December 2016 Please allow sufficient time to upload your documents as late returns can not be accepted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the correspondence button on the website Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 21 December 2016 IMPORTANT NOTE: Tender return deadline 22 December 2016 Clarification/Query deadline 16 December To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. 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HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2341f5b-136e-49d1-9361-ecf68487d2e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2017 - 15 Mar 2017 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | UK | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09332000 - Solar installation ## Release History - 23 Nov 2016 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2341f5b-136e-49d1-9361-ecf68487d2e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2341f5b-136e-49d1-9361-ecf68487d2e3 23rd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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