--- title: "Design and Build of Solar PV Farms and Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034caf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034caf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034caf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034caf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-30" --- # Design and Build of Solar PV Farms and Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034caf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034caf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034caf.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Design and Build of Solar PV Farms" located in Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine. This procurement falls under the works industry category and is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 9th September 2022. The anticipated contract period spans 64 months, culminating in April 2024 to align with grid connection requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £14,686,818, which encompasses three lots for individual or combined bidding. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy, particularly those specialising in solar installations, design, and civil engineering. Companies with proven experience in delivering similar projects and the requisite certifications, such as ISO compliance in quality, health and safety, and environmental management, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, North Ayrshire Council encourages local economic growth through community benefits, making this tender ideal for micro, small, and medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in the sustainable energy sector. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of two solar PV farms - one at Nethermains, Kilwinning and the other at Shewalton, Irvine as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The tender will be split into 3 lots, as detailed below, and North Ayrshire Council intend to award either Lots 1 and 2 or Lot 3. The award will be based on what is affordable and best value for North Ayrshire Council. Lot 1 Nethermains, Kilwinning Lot 2 Shewalton, Irvine Lot 3 Nethermains, Kilwinning & Shewalton, Irvine Tenderers who wish to bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 and encouraged to also submit a bid under Lot 3. The contract period will be 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. The anticipated start date is 4th January 2023 until 28th April 2028 with the option to extend operation by up to 6 months until 31st October 2028, and maintenance by up to 16 years until 29th April 2044. Operation and maintenance will run together in year one and potentially year two if the operation extension is utilised, thereafter maintenance will run as a standalone element. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The contract(s) will be let under the NEC4 Design, Build and Operate Contract. ### Lot Information Nethermains, Kilwinning North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning. Lot 1, if awarded, will be for a period of 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. Lot 1 will be split into two phases - phase 1 is for the design aspect and phase 2 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects. North Ayrshire Council reserve the right to award one or all phases, subject to budget and satisfactory completion of each stage. For evaluation purposes pricing for all phases will be considered and awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer (depending on which lot(s) are awarded). Renewal: There is an option to extend operation by up to 6 months and maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of North Ayrshire Council and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. Shewalton, Irvine North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Shewalton, Irvine. Lot 2, if awarded, will be for a period of 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. Lot 2 will be split into two phases - phase 1 is for the design aspect and phase 2 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects. North Ayrshire Council reserve the right to award one or all phases, subject to budget and satisfactory completion of each stage. For evaluation purposes pricing for all phases will be considered and awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer (depending on which lot(s) are awarded). Renewal: There is an option to extend operation by up to 6 months and maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of North Ayrshire Council and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. Nethermains, Kilwinning & Shewalton, Irvine North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of two solar PV farms - one at Nethermains, Kilwinning and the other at Shewalton. Lot 3, if awarded, will be for a period of 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. Lot 3 will be split into 3 phases - phase 1 is for the design aspect (of both farms), phase 2 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects of the Nethermains site and phase 3 is for the build, operation and maintenance aspects of the Shewalton site. North Ayrshire Council reserve the right to award one or all phases, subject to budget and satisfactory completion of each stage. For evaluation purposes pricing for all phases will be considered and awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderer (depending on which lot(s) are awarded). Renewal: There is an option to extend operation by up to 6 months and maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of North Ayrshire Council and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017929-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,686,818 | | Lots value | £29,373,636 | | 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09330000 - Solar energy - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 09332000 - Solar installation - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ## Release History - 30 Jun 2022 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017929-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist-application-form/ - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698462 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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