--- title: "Solar Farms and Battery Storage CCTV Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056617" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056617" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056617.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056617.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-25" --- # Solar Farms and Battery Storage CCTV Provision Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056617 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056617) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056617.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Solar Farms and Battery Storage CCTV Provision," which falls under CCTV and surveillance services. This project involves the provision of CCTV Monitoring and Maintenance for two solar farm sites at Tangmere and Westhampnett, and a Battery Storage site at Halewick Lane in West Sussex. The contract is structured for a term of 3+1+1 years and holds an estimated total value of £165,000. Important deadlines include the submission of pre-market engagement responses by 8th August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 5th January 2026, with the potential for renewal. The tender foresees further notices by 1st October 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in CCTV and surveillance services, particularly those with experience in solar and energy storage environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract appealing due to its suitability for such business types. Companies able to offer advanced surveillance technologies, such as thermal imaging for night monitoring, and provide comprehensive services including site access and maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete. The scope for innovation and reliable service delivery in this tender can foster long-term business growth and development. ## Notice West Sussex County Council is looking to procure provision of CCTV Monitoring and Maintenance of two Solar Farm sites and one Battery Storage site for a 3+1+1 year contract term. The Solar Farms are located at Tangmere and Westhampnett in West Sussex. The Battery Storage site will be located in Halewick Lane and is due to come online at the end of 2026. We also require installation of a new CCTV system at the Tangmere and Halewick Lane sites. ### Planning Information The estimated total contract value for this contract would be £165k. A breakdown of the costs is shown in the below table: Item Cost CCTV Monitoring and Maintenance for 3 sites over 5 years £75k Installation of a New CCTV System at Tangmere £40-£45k Installation of a New CCTV System at Halewick Lane (end of 2026) £40-£45k We are seeking responses to the below Pre-Market Engagement Questions from interested suppliers: 1. Would you be interested in bidding for the above contract? Would this opportunity be more commercially appealing to you if it was split into two lots or contracts, separating the installation of the new CCTV system from the ongoing monitoring and maintenance? 2. Regarding the new CCTV systems to be installed, WSCC would like the system to include thermal imaging to cover monitoring at night. Would this be possible? Have you installed this type of system in the past? 3. WSCC would like site access provision to be included as part of this contract rather than provided by a separate supplier, is this something you can offer? 4. Do you consider the estimated contract value above to be accurate? If not please explain why and provide alternative values? 5. Would you require site visits to price for this work? 6. Please detail your experience in carrying out this type of work in the past. 7. Please explain how you would ensure that the CCTV systems are kept live (even with sheep on site) requiring a way to prevent false alarms. 8. How quickly can your team respond to issues on site? Please submit you responses to Nana.Apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk by Friday 8th August 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043050-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £165,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79714000 - Surveillance services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 09:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043050-2025 - 25 Jul 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043045-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043050-2025 25th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043045-2025 25th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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