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title: "Design and Build of Solar PV Farms and Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine"
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# Design and Build of Solar PV Farms and Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b0cc

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has completed the tender process for the "Design and Build of Solar PV Farms in Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine" classified under works. The contract involves a 64-month period, including design, build, operation, and maintenance phases, with a completion deadline of April 2024 for grid connection. The project is set to start on 4th January 2023, with potential extensions for operation and maintenance up to 16 years.

This tender by North Ayrshire Council presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in solar energy, construction, and maintenance services. Companies holding certifications in quality management, health and safety, and environmental management procedures are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, providing fair access for both small and large enterprises to participate in this long-term sustainable energy project.

## 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 & 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006851-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,981,295 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMERESCO |

## 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

- 9 Mar 2023 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006851-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698462
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:191206-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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