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title: "Solar Thermal System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d94a1167-63b0-42ec-98f8-148d379cae6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD COLLEGE"
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# Solar Thermal System

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d94a1167-63b0-42ec-98f8-148d379cae6c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Solar Thermal System has been undertaken by Bedford College, located in Bedford, England. The project is classified under the solar installation category and has a contract value of £95,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, specifically designed for tenders below the threshold. This tender was published on 3rd February 2021 and the tender period ended on 17th February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22nd February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy and solar installations to expand their operations. Companies that can provide services related to solar heating systems, particularly those focusing on installations for educational or public facilities, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, as Bedford College prioritises small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in its procurement activities, this opens avenues for local businesses to engage competitively.

## Notice

Bedford College have secured funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme operated by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). As part of the works approved under this grant application, the college is installing a solar heating system for the swimming pool at the Trinity Arts & Leisure Building located on the same site as the Bedford Sixth Form College. Additional information: Tender packs can be obtained from craig@cpconsulting.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aec50dc-a356-4dde-8894-d6989a510707 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,741 |
| 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 | BEDFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESHIRE CONTRACTING & CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09332000 - Solar installation

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aec50dc-a356-4dde-8894-d6989a510707
- 3 Feb 2021 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4082a2c-3de4-421d-a19f-c9dd35dfece1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aec50dc-a356-4dde-8894-d6989a510707
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4082a2c-3de4-421d-a19f-c9dd35dfece1
  3rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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