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title: "Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems &Associated Equipment - Multi Contractor Framework 2024"
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# Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems &Associated Equipment - Multi Contractor Framework 2024

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048ae9

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the initiation of a Framework agreement titled "Design, Supply & Installation Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems & Associated Equipment - Multi Contractor Framework 2024". The procurement falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on solar panel installation and associated technologies. This comprehensive framework aims to support the Council’s 2030 Net Zero Carbon target by facilitating solar PV installation primarily across over 15,000 social housing properties and 900 corporate assets. The official contract award was confirmed on 12th November 2024, and the framework spans four years with an expected total project procurement value of up to £75m across two lots. Key initiation dates included procurement document release on 14th August 2024, with tender submissions closed on 16th September 2024. The framework is accessible to various contracting authorities throughout Hampshire and surrounding South East regions.

This framework provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and large enterprises engaged in renewable energy, particularly those specialising in solar PV systems, battery storage, and EV charge points. Firms with capabilities in project management, electrical installations, and long-term maintenance are particularly well-suited. A notable feature includes the possibility of call-off contracts allowing direct awards or mini-competitions within two defined lots, accommodating both lower and higher-value projects. The structure ensures a steady pipeline of contracts, promoting competition among high-ranking contractors and ensuring robust supply chain dynamics. This initiative not only furthers environmental goals but also fosters market expansion for businesses committed to sustainable energy solutions.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council (the Council) sought tenders from contractors for inclusion on a new Solar PV & Associated Equipment Framework. Contractors will undertake a range of energy generation works, including the design, supply and installation, and if required operation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems and associated equipment, taking on the role of Principal Contractor or sub-contractor to oversee and manage works using a range of either direct labour or through sub-contractors. The Framework will serve as the primary route to procure solar PV & battery storage for Portsmouth City Council, with works generally being undertaken to the Councils portfolio of nearly 15,000 social housing properties and 900 corporate assets to help contribute towards the Council's 2030 Net Zero Carbon target. The framework consists of two lots, to cover lower value higher frequency call offs and higher value more complex packages of works - * Lot 1 - works to the value up to PS300K, typically in the region of PS20K to PS50K. There are 11 contractors on this lot, with a primary tier of 6 contractors and a secondary tier of 5 contractors. * Lot 2 - works from PS150K, with no upper limit for the works but typically the works will range from PS150,000 to PS400,000. There are 10 contractors on this lot with 5 contractors on the primary tier and 5 contractors on the secondary tier. The framework agreement was established via evaluation of tenders submitted for the following live Council projects, which have been awarded to the highest ranking suppliers on each lot as follows: Lot 1 - Brambles Infant School and Nursery - Awarded to Kembla Ltd. (Supply and Installation, with elements of Contractor's Design of 37kWp Solar Photovoltaics (PV). Value of PS38,340. Lot 2 - Mountbatten Centre - Solar Voltaics Ltd. (Design, Supply and Installation of 280kW Solar Photovoltaics (PV). Value of PS216,004.80 The framework will allow for award of call off contracts via mini-competition and direct award against a range of options. The value and type of individual call offs is expected to vary considerably due to the Council's extensive portfolio. The framework agreement will run for a duration of 4 years. The framework is available for access to all contracting authorities- situated within Hampshire, Isle of Wight, East Sussex, West Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire who may use this framework agreement to install systems across their property portfolios. It is anticipated that over the 4-year period approximately up to PS25m of projects may be procured through the Framework under lot 1 and up to PS50m under lot 2. The above figures covers estimated demand by the Council and use from other contracting authorities that will be able to access the framework agreement, either directly or via the Council, although no commitment can be made in this respect. The Council established the framework agreement in accordance with the Open Procedure as defined within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - works to the value up to PS300K

Lot 1 - works to the value up to PS300K, typically in the region of PS20K to PS50K. There are 11 contractors on this lot, with a primary tier of 6 contractors and a secondary tier of 5 contractors. Contractors ranking is based on the highest scoring contactors during the initial Framework setup. The scope of works / services / supplies that may be procured via the framework includes, but is not limited to: * Design, supply and installation work to properties for - o Solar PV o Battery Storage o Electric Vehicle Charge Points * Project Management * Supply of all materials associated with the Solar Photovoltaic System & Batteries * Design, supply and installation of associated technologies and services - EV charging points, retrofitting systems with battery storage. * Site preparation including for removal of any existing PV and other equipment * Installation Works * Testing and Commissioning * Operational and Maintenance Documentation * Servicing & Maintenance - as required The value and type of individual call offs is expected to vary considerably due to the Council's extensive portfolio. Works will be undertaken, but not limited to: * Social housing * Schools * Libraries * Community Centre's * Cultural Assets * Shops * Industrial Units * Commercial Units * Hospitals * Health Centre's * University Buildings * Other Business The Framework may be used by the Council when undertaking projects on behalf of other local authorities or external clients. The Council will also have the option to mandate the use of either tier Framework Contractors as sub-contractors on other projects. For example, the Council may ask the Contractors on the Primary Contractor Framework to select a Contractor on Lot 1 of the Solar PV Framework Contractors as a mandated sub-contractor. For standard works, the secondary tier will generally be held in reserve and only be invited to take part in mini competitions where the primary tier has been reduced in number on a contingency basis. The Council reserves the right at any time during the term of framework agreement to open competition to all contractors on both tiers of the relevant lot, unless the contractor is currently barred for tendering due performance and/or breaches in the framework agreement compliance conditions. The reasons why the Council may open the competition across both tiers is not definitive but might include for contractor capacity issues, previous delivery experience, niche work activities, long programme, high value, complex work constraints, differing contracting strategies / forms, specialist materials, geographical location of works etc. To ensure that the primary tier remains competitive over the course of the framework agreement both tiers of the contractors may be invited to bid for standard works with the results of the mini competition used to re-establish the primary and secondary tiers. Call off contracts will generally be let via mini competition but may also be let via direct award in, but not limited to, the following circumstances: * On a ranked basis * Additional work basis Where other contracting authorities utilise the Framework, they will be charged a 1% (of the contract value) fee to contribute towards PCC costs incurred in the setup and ongoing management of the Framework. PCC will invoice the contracting authority once practical completion of individual call offs have been awarded. There will be no rebate applied to future works which the Council as Framework owner contracts for directly or provides full employers management services for.

Options: The majority of call off contracts will be let using the JCT Minor Works Contract w/ Contractors Design or the JCT Intermediate Construction Contract w/ Contractors Design, however the full suite of JCT contracts maybe utilised. The majority of call off contracts will be let via traditional single stage tender - whether via mini-competition or direct award. However alternative procurement strategies such as 2 stage open book partner contracting may also be utilised. Direct Award Process - Ranked Basis The standard direct award call off on a ranked basis will be from the top ranked contractor from the framework. Should they not have the capacity, capability, meet financial commitments or other project specific works requirements then the next ranked contractor will be approached and so on until a contractor is appointed. Where the Council makes a direct award called off to the highest ranked contractor or the contractor has won a mini competition call off and the works are either about to commence or onsite works have started, then the Council reserve the right to make subsequent awards to the next ranked contractor without approaching the highest ranked contractor. Additional Works Basis Where the Council wishes to use this Framework Agreement in relation to the provision of the Works, it shall identify the relevant Lot which its Works requirements fall into. Once the relevant Lot has been identified, the Council may offer the opportunity to the Qualified Framework Contractor provided that the Council's Works requirements consist of the repetition of similar Works entrusted to the Qualified Framework Contract to which the Council awarded the original Call-Off Contract, provided that: a) Such additional Works are in conformity with the Council's Works requirements for which the original Call-Off Contract was awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreement. b) The original Call-Off Contract indicated the extent of possible additional Works and the conditions under which the additional Works may be awarded; c) The possible use of this procedure was disclosed at the time the original Call-Off Contract was awarded and the total estimated cost of the additional Works was taken into consideration by the Council; and d) The additional Works are awarded within the three (3) years following the conclusion of the original Call-Off Contract.

Lot 2 - works from PS150K

Lot 2 - works from PS150K, with no upper limit for the works but typically the works will range from PS150,000 to PS400,000. There will be 10 contractors with 5 contractors on the primary tier and 5 contractors on the secondary tier. Contractors ranking will be based on the highest scoring contactors during the initial Framework setup. The scope of works / services / supplies that may be procured via the framework includes, but is not limited to: * Design, supply and installation work to properties for - o Solar PV o Battery Storage o Electric Vehicle Charge Points * Project Management * Supply of all materials associated with the Solar Photovoltaic System & Batteries * Design, supply and installation of associated technologies and services - EV charging points, retrofitting systems with battery storage. * Site preparation including for removal of any existing PV and other equipment * Installation Works * Testing and Commissioning * Operational and Maintenance Documentation * Servicing & Maintenance - as required The value and type of individual call offs is expected to vary considerably due to the Council's extensive portfolio. Works will be undertaken, but not limited to: * Social housing * Schools * Libraries * Community Centre's * Cultural Assets * Shops * Industrial Units * Commercial Units * Hospitals * Health Centre's * University Buildings * Other Business The Framework may be used by the Council when undertaking projects on behalf of other local authorities or external clients. The Council will also have the option to mandate the use of either tier Framework Contractors as sub-contractors on other projects. For example, the Council may ask the Contractors on the Primary Contractor Framework to select a Contractor on Lot 2 of the Solar PV Framework Contractors as a mandated sub-contractor. For standard works, the secondary tier will generally be held in reserve and only be invited to take part in mini competitions where the primary tier has been reduced in number on a contingency basis. The Council reserves the right at any time during the term of framework agreement to open competition to all contractors on both tiers of the relevant lot, unless the contractor is currently barred for tendering due performance and/or breaches in the framework agreement compliance conditions. The reasons why the Council may open the competition across both tiers is not definitive but might include for contractor capacity issues, previous delivery experience, niche work activities, long programme, high value, complex work constraints, differing contracting strategies / forms, specialist materials, geographical location of works etc. To ensure that the primary tier remains competitive over the course of the framework agreement both tiers of the contractors may be invited to bid for standard works with the results of the mini competition used to re-establish the primary and secondary tiers. Call off contracts will generally be let via mini competition but may also be let via direct award in, but not limited to, the following circumstances: * On a ranked basis * Additional work basis Where other contracting authorities utilise the Framework, they will be charged a 1% (of the contract value) fee to contribute towards PCC costs incurred in the setup and ongoing management of the Framework. PCC will invoice the contracting authority once practical completion of individual call offs have been awarded. There will be no rebate applied to future works which the Council as Framework owner contracts for directly or provides full employers management services for.

Options: Call Off Options The majority of call off contracts will be let using the JCT Minor Works Contract w/ Contractors Design or the JCT Intermediate Construction Contract w/ Contractors Design, however the full suite of JCT contracts maybe utilised. The majority of call off contracts will be let via traditional single stage tender - whether via mini-competition or direct award. However alternative procurement strategies such as 2 stage open book partner contracting may also be utilised. Direct Award Options Ranked Basis The standard direct award call off on a ranked basis will be from the top ranked contractor from the framework. Should they not have the capacity, capability, meet financial commitments or other project specific works requirements then the next ranked contractor will be approached and so on until a contractor is appointed. Where the Council makes a direct award called off to the highest ranked contractor or the contractor has won a mini competition call off and the works are either about to commence or onsite works have started, then the Council reserve the right to make subsequent awards to the next ranked contractor without approaching the highest ranked contractor. Additional Works Basis Where the Council wishes to use this Framework Agreement in relation to the provision of the Works, it shall identify the relevant Lot which its Works requirements fall into. Once the relevant Lot has been identified, the Council may offer the opportunity to the Qualified Framework Contractor provided that the Council's Works requirements consist of the repetition of similar Works entrusted to the Qualified Framework Contract to which the Council awarded the original Call-Off Contract, provided that: a) Such additional Works are in conformity with the Council's Works requirements for which the original Call-Off Contract was awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreement. b) The original Call-Off Contract indicated the extent of possible additional Works and the conditions under which the additional Works may be awarded; c) The possible use of this procedure was disclosed at the time the original Call-Off Contract was awarded and the total estimated cost of the additional Works was taken into consideration by the Council; and d) The additional Works are awarded within the three (3) years following the conclusion of the original Call-Off Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041476-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK15 Wiltshire, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | AZTEC SOLAR ENERGY; CENTRECO (UK; CINERGI; DW RENEWABLE; ENERGY GAIN; EVERWARM; EVO ENERGY; INSTA GROUP; KEMBLA; MITIE TECHNICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; POLY SOLAR; RIGFONE; SEND IT SOLAR; SOLAR VOLTAICS; SPACE RENEWABLES; UTILITA FIELD; ZLC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 31158100 - Battery chargers
- 31213000 - Distribution equipment
- 31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31681000 - Electrical accessories
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 44523200 - Mountings
- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
- 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
- 45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package
- 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041476-2024
- 9 Sep 2024 at 13:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028800-2024
- 14 Aug 2024 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025840-2024

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