--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment - Multi Contractor Framework 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1052824-fcec-4f80-ac3c-a863c9c839c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1052824-fcec-4f80-ac3c-a863c9c839c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1052824-fcec-4f80-ac3c-a863c9c839c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1052824-fcec-4f80-ac3c-a863c9c839c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-30" --- # Prior Information Notice - Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment - Multi Contractor Framework 2024 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1052824-fcec-4f80-ac3c-a863c9c839c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1052824-fcec-4f80-ac3c-a863c9c839c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1052824-fcec-4f80-ac3c-a863c9c839c6.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is initiating a tender process for a multi-contractor framework in 2024 for the Design, Supply & Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment. This procurement opportunity aims to provide a better understanding of the level of interest from potential contractors in delivering the associated works. The framework will encompass two lots, covering varying project values and complexities. The deadline for tender submissions is set for June 3, 2024, with a contract period from September 16, 2024, to October 1, 2028. This opportunity falls under the "Solar panel roof-covering work" industry category. This tender by Portsmouth City Council presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in energy generation and related works. Companies experienced in solar PV, battery storage, and electric vehicle charge point installations would find this tender well-suited for competition. The framework agreement offers flexibility for contractors to apply to either or both tiers, fostering an inclusive approach to procurement. The Council's focus on sustainability, with a target of achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2030, underscores the importance of this procurement for contributing towards environmental goals. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is issuing this Prior Information Notice to advise suitable PV installation contractors of the intention to create a new framework for the Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment to replace the existing Framework Agreement, which expires in August 2024. The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to obtain a better understanding of the level of interest from potential contractors in delivering the associated works. To provide further information on the new framework, the draft version of the Framework Overview and Operational Procedure Document will be made available by the Councils e-sourcing system InTend. Interested Contractors are invited to express their interest and, at their own option, provide feedback on the prosed framework and lotting structure using the correspondence function on Intend. Contractors who express interest during the PIN will be advised when the Contract Notice is published, though the tender opportunity will be open to all suitably experienced contractors when the opportunity is published. Framework Overview Contractors on the new framework will be expected to undertake a range of energy generation works, including the design, supply installation, 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, battery storage and electric vehicle charge point (EVCP) installation projects for Portsmouth City Council, with works generally being undertaken to the Councils portfolio of nearly 15,000 social housing properties and 900 corporate assets to help contribute towards the Council's 2030 Net Zero Carbon target. The framework will be split into two lots, to cover lower value higher frequency call offs and higher value more complex packages of works - * Lot 1 - works to the value up to PS150K, typically in the region of PS20K to PS50K. 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. * Lot 2 - works from PS150K, with no upper limit for the works but typically the works will range from PS150,000 to PS400,000. There will be up to 10 contractors with 5 contractors on the primary tier and up to 5 contractors on the secondary tier. 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 40kWp Solar Photovoltaics (PV) at Brambles Infant School and Nursery. Lot 2 - Mountbatten Centre - Desig... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is issuing this Prior Information Notice to advise suitable PV installation contractors of the intention to create a new framework for the Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment to replace the existing Framework Agreement, which expires in August 2024. The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to obtain a better understanding of the level of interest from potential contractors in delivering the associated works. To provide further information on the new framework, the draft version of the Framework Overview and Operational Procedure Document will be made available by the Councils e-sourcing system InTend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Interested Contractors are invited to express their interest and, at their own option, provide feedback on the prosed framework and lotting structure using the correspondence function on Intend. Contractors who express interest during the PIN will be advised when the Contract Notice is published, though the tender opportunity will be open to all suitably experienced contractors when the opportunity is published. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a3bf49-3192-4752-a012-e16f1e75b6f0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 1 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 30 May 2024 at 07:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a3bf49-3192-4752-a012-e16f1e75b6f0 - 8 May 2024 at 08:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a3bf49-3192-4752-a012-e16f1e75b6f0 - 29 Apr 2024 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a3bf49-3192-4752-a012-e16f1e75b6f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a3bf49-3192-4752-a012-e16f1e75b6f0 30th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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