---
title: "Solar Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-14"
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# Solar Framework

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a38

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is initiating a tender for the "Solar Framework," aimed at providing solar photovoltaic modules. The procurement is classified under goods, specifically targeting the renewable energy sector. It is currently in the Award stage, with key dates recorded as of 14 January 2021. The total estimated budget for this framework is £6 million, which includes funding for the installation of solar panels across various lots and potential future investments by public sector entities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in solar energy, installation services, and related consultancy. Businesses specialising in the installation of solar panels on both domestic and commercial properties, as well as those providing post-installation assessments, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the Council's substantial budget and the focus on sustainability, participants can expect to gain long-term contracts that could enhance their market presence in the growing renewable energy sector.

## Notice

Framework for the supply and installation of solar panels across five lots with an additional lot for a consultant to carry out post installation checks. Panels to be installed in line with the IET code of practice for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems. The Council currently has an allocated GBP 6 million of funding to invest in renewal energy, including solar panels. The estimated value includes this money, as well as allowances for future funding to be made available over the life of the framework and for usage by other public sector bodies listed within the tender pack who may or may not access the framework. Contractors may bid for and be appointed to any number and combination of lots 1-5.

### Lot Information

Domestic Rooftop (minimum 10 homes)

Installation of panels on domestic properties

2. Commercial Rooftop 50kW

Commercial Ground-Mounted

Installation of Commercial Ground-Mounted arrays.

Commercial Solar Carport

Installation of Commercial Solar Carports

Post-Installation Quality Assessment

Post-Installation Quality Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000740-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CLEANEARTH ENERGY; NATURAL GENERATION; SUNGIFT SOLAR; ZLC ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000740-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:417113-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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