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title: "Market Engagement - Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c871"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-16"
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# Market Engagement - Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c871

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## Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process titled "Market Engagement - Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub" under the industry category of electricity distribution and related services. This project aims to design, install, and operate a Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub at Drummond Street Car Park, Rotherham, S65 1HP, with an estimated budget of £6 million. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 3 February 2025. This initiative follows the council's successful receipt of a grant from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot fund and has a substantial concession contract element valued at approximately £5 million.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy, construction, and electrical sectors to contribute to a high-profile, environmentally impactful project. Companies specialising in solar energy systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and related installation services would find this project particularly suitable. The procurement method involves a concession contract, requiring private sector investment and long-term operational involvement, presenting a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions within the public sector domain.

## Notice

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to further understand where the market stands in terms of an upcoming opportunity for the design, install and operation of a Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub at Drummond Street Car Park, Rotherham, S65 1HP, on a concession contract basis. This Request for Information (RFI) therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide in terms of options, structure and project viability. Supply and install works contract estimate ~PS1million Concession contract element ~PS5million Further details can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/88606/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders&b=UK All correspondence in relation to this RFI will be carried out via the YORtender portal. Providers experiencing technical issues surrounding the use of the YORtender system should request support from the system provider (Mercell) by logging a ticket at email: uksupport@eu-supply.com or telephone: 0800 840 2050. Please note office working hours are 09:00 - 17:00.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council have been awarded a grant from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot fund to develop a Solar PV Canopy and connection infrastructure at Drummond Street Car Park. S65 1HP. This also requires private sector investment to install and run an EV Charging concession as part of the project. Drummond Street Car Park is a 240-space pay-and-display surface car park well used by commuters and shoppers. It is situated on the edge of Rotherham Town Centre, across the road from the central markets complex and has approximately 2000 households within a ten-minute walk time. The main town taxi rank is conveniently accessible from the car park and is approximately 200m away, as is the A630 with an annual average daily flow of 35,158 vehicles (2023). Additional information: An initial Request for Information (RFI) was issued in March 2023 for the same project and the information provided was extremely helpful.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040487-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 45213312 - Car park building construction work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 15:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040487-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rotherham.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/88606/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders&b=UK

## Provenance

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