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title: "NCC1451 Design and Installation of a Solar Photo Voltaic System and a Ground Source Heat Pump System at West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055807"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# NCC1451 Design and Installation of a Solar Photo Voltaic System and a Ground Source Heat Pump System at West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055807

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a contractor for the design and installation of a solar photovoltaic system and a ground source heat pump system at the West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre in Bomarsund, Bedlington, UK. This procurement falls under the category of construction work, specifically focused on solar energy and heat pumps. It is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline extended to 8th August 2025. The procurement method is open competition, inviting electronic submissions via the NEPO portal. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 25th July 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd September 2025, concluding by mid-February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy systems, particularly those with expertise in solar and heat pump installations. The project is valued at £150,000 (net), with the potential for gross value reaching £180,000. With evaluation criteria weighted at 60% for price and 40% for quality, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of offering competitively priced, high-quality solutions. Engaging in such a contract can offer substantial growth prospects for established energy firms looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy projects within the public sector.

## Notice

Northumberland County council is looking to appoint a contractor the design and install a solar photo voltaic system and a Ground Source Heat Pump System at West Sleekburn Horticultural Centre, Bomarsund, Bedlington NE22 7AD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040363-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 15 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 08:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040363-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 08:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036992-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040363-2025
  16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036992-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nepo.org/open

## Provenance

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