--- title: "UKRI-2006 Photovoltaic System Components for Bird Island, Antarctica" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032587" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032587" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032587.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032587.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2022-03-23" --- # UKRI-2006 Photovoltaic System Components for Bird Island, Antarctica Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032587 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032587) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032587.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation is currently conducting an open tender titled "UKRI-2006 Photovoltaic System Components for Bird Island, Antarctica," focusing on the supply of solar panels. This procurement falls under the goods category and is part of the British Antarctic Survey's initiative to reduce reliance on Marine Gas Oil. The tender is actively seeking suppliers for two lots, with a total contract value of £340,000 and a contract period of 180 days. The deadline for submissions is set for 4th May 2022, with the bid opening and award date scheduled for the same day, located in Cambridgeshire, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly those capable of designing and supplying photovoltaic systems and battery storage technologies. Businesses that possess expertise in solar panel technology, sustainable energy systems, and related electrical infrastructure would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project not only aligns with environmental commitments but also allows firms to broaden their market presence in the renewable energy sector. ## Notice As part of The British Antarctic Survey's commitment to achieving Net Zero, there is a requirement to reduce the use of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at all of its research stations. At present Bird Island Research Station's electricity is generated soley by 25kW three phase MGO generating sets (one operating and one on standby). This project is for the design and supply of a photovoltaic (PV) system covering the majority of suitable, existing roof space. The PV system must be compatible with SMA's grid forming battery inverters (Sunny Islands) ### Lot Information Provision of photovoltaic arrays and associated inverters for Bird Island Research Station As part of The British Antarctic Survey's commitment to achieving Net Zero, there is a requirement to reduce the use of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at all of its research stations. At present Bird Island Research Station's electricity is generated soley by 25kW three phase MGO generating sets (one operating and one on standby). This project is for the design and supply of a photovoltaic (PV) system covering the majority of suitable, existing roof space. The PV system must be compatible with SMA's grid forming battery inverters (Sunny Islands) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P528QCJC96 alternatively log into Delta and use the access code P528QCJC96 The provision of Battery Storage and grid forming inverters for Bird Island Research Station The provision of Battery Storage and grid forming inverters for Bird Island Research Station. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96B78PRW7S Alternatively log into Delta and use Access code 96B78PRW7S ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007917-2022 | | 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 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £340,000 | | Lots value | £339,300 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Newnham | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 09331000 - Solar panels - 31422000 - Battery packs ## Release History - 23 Mar 2022 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007917-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/ - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=669151851 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96B78PRW7S - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P528QCJC96 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-Solar-panels./89M422BMY7 - https://www.ukri.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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