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title: "CONTRACT FOR A SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC (PV) INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044810"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-13"
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# CONTRACT FOR A SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC (PV) INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044810

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Gateshead Council involves the award of a contract for a solar photo voltaic (PV) inspections & maintenance service. The contract falls under the energy and related services industry category and is currently at the award stage. The buying organisation, Gateshead Council, located in Gateshead, United Kingdom, issued this procurement using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The deadline for this procurement was on 2024-02-28.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in energy and related services, specifically in solar PV inspections and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete as the awarded contract, valued at £176,038 GBP, was secured by Oakes Energy Services, an SME. The contract also has potential for extension, with 2 x 12 month extensions available, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking ongoing service opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a fully qualified, experienced and competent Contractor to provide a professional cyclical Inspection and Maintenance Service to Gateshead Council and their partner organisations to ensure their Portfolio of Solar PV installations are operating to their full capacity and remain in good and safe condition and fit for their intended purpose as detailed within the suite of Tender documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a fully qualified, experienced and competent Contractor to provide a professional cyclical Inspection and Maintenance Service to Gateshead Council and their partner organisations to ensure their Portfolio of Solar PV installations are operating to their full capacity and remain in good and safe condition and fit for their intended purpose as detailed within the suite of Tender documentation.

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008001-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £176,038 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OAKES ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008001-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:089370-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk

## Provenance

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