--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f03f6ada-11c3-42eb-b4f5-1cba0cb26c16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f03f6ada-11c3-42eb-b4f5-1cba0cb26c16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f03f6ada-11c3-42eb-b4f5-1cba0cb26c16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f03f6ada-11c3-42eb-b4f5-1cba0cb26c16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-28" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f03f6ada-11c3-42eb-b4f5-1cba0cb26c16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f03f6ada-11c3-42eb-b4f5-1cba0cb26c16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f03f6ada-11c3-42eb-b4f5-1cba0cb26c16.json) ## Summary The West Suffolk Council is seeking tenders for an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm located at Toggam Farm, Lakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 9th August 2021. The contract is expected to last for five years, starting from 1st September 2021, with a potential extension for an additional five years. The estimated contract value is £800,000, and it falls under the category of repair and maintenance services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy and maintenance sectors, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required services for solar farm operations. Companies with expertise in energy management, environmental services, and maintenance operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which supports sustainable energy initiatives while also offering prospects for expansion within the rapidly growing renewable energy industry. ## Notice INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This will be a 5 year contract with an option to extend for another 5 years. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/5911 Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of an Operation and Maintenance Contract for a 12.4MW Solar Farm, Solar Park at Toggam Farm, Newfen Gravel Drove, Lakenheath, IP27 9LN, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This will be a 5 year contract with an option to extend for another 5 years. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/5911 Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50930d3-7978-4238-aa6f-384256df3a26 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50930d3-7978-4238-aa6f-384256df3a26 - 9 Jul 2021 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50930d3-7978-4238-aa6f-384256df3a26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50930d3-7978-4238-aa6f-384256df3a26 28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/5911 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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