--- title: "The Design & Installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Systems at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg & Riv" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-151465" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-151465" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-151465.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-151465.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-03" --- # The Design & Installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Systems at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg & Riv Buyer: BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-151465 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-151465) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-151465.json) ## Summary Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "The Design & Installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Systems at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg & River Centre Secondary School," indicating a focus on solar energy projects in the Blaenau Gwent area. This falls under the works category, with a specific emphasis on solar energy and related installations. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by 24th June 2025 at 12:00 noon via the BravoSolution portal. The procurement process is open, offering opportunities to consortia as well. Clarifications regarding the tender can be sought until 5:00pm on 17th June 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, particularly those experienced in solar panel installations and energy solutions. The involvement of multiple lots creates diverse opportunities for firms with varied capacities and resources. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering community benefits, such as training economically inactive individuals or engaging in supply chain and environmental initiatives, will be well-suited to this procurement. Moreover, this contract demands contributions to the community investment fund or demonstration of socio-environmental initiatives, creating avenues for businesses to aid societal advancement while expanding their operations. ## Notice Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking to set up a contractual agreement for the design and installation of Photovoltaic and battery storage systems on the following buildings within the Blaenau Gwent area.LOT 1:- Ysgol Gymraeg Bro HelygLOT 2:- River Centre Secondary SchoolNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151465 This Procurement exercise is being run by the Authority's e-tendering portal Bravo Solutions https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.All documentation has been uploaded to enable direct access following registration.NB: You must download all documentation directly from the portal, tender documents will not be communicated by any other means.E-Tender access information:-- Go to https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.-- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.-- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.-- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the e-mail address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.-- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.-- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).-- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration.Please contact the Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.-- The Help desk is available Monday-Friday: 8:00-18:00.Telephone: +44 8003684852 e-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk-- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 12:00 noon 24th June 2025.How to find the ITT:-- Once logged in you must click on 'ITT's Open to all Suppliers'.-- The Etender references for this contract are: Project_59317 and ITT_117320.-- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest button'. This will move the ITT from the 'Open to all Suppliers' area to the 'My ITT's' on the home page.-- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the Qualification, Technical and Commercial envelopes along with any relevant documents in the 'Attachments' area.-- Tenderers are required to provide responses to:--the Selection Questionnaire within the Qualification Envelope--the Method Statements within the Technical Envelope--upload the requested Pricing information within the Commercial Envelope.-- Should you have any questions on the ITT, please use the 'Messages' area to contact the buyer directly - Do not contact the named person at the top of this notice.Deadlines for submissions is 12 noon the 24th June 2025 with clarifications allowed until 5:00pm on the 17th June 2025.Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the Authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.(WA Ref:127669)As part of your submission, bidders will be required to demonstrate their previous approach/experience in delivering Community Benefits and are required to submit a Method Statement in the form of a "Community Benefits Plan" setting out how they will incorporate and deliver "Community Benefits" through this appointment within Blaenau Gwent. Examples of the range of benefits include but are not exhaustive to-* Training & recruitment of economically inactive people* Supply Chain Initiatives* Environmental Initiatives* Cultural Initiatives* Educational Initiatives* Community Initiatives* Retention & Training of existing workforce* Working with 3rd sector* A contribution to the Community Investment Fund of a minimum of 2% of the tendered sum if unable to deliver or in addition to the above initiatives.(WA Ref:151465)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:As part of your submission, bidders will be required to demonstrate their previous approach/experience in delivering Community Benefits and are required to submit a Method Statement in the form of a "Community Benefits Plan" setting out how they will incorporate and deliver "Community Benefits" through this appointment within Blaenau Gwent. Examples of the range of benefits include but are not exhaustive to-* Training & recruitment of economically inactive people* Supply Chain Initiatives* Environmental Initiatives* Cultural Initiatives* Educational Initiatives* Community Initiatives* Retention & Training of existing workforce* Working with 3rd sector* A contribution to the Community Investment Fund of a minimum of 2% of the tendered sum if unable to deliver or in addition to the above initiatives.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151465 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EBBW VALE | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP23 6DN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Blaenau Gwent | | Electoral ward | Ebbw Vale South | | Westminster constituency | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 09330000 - Solar energy - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 09332000 - Solar installation - 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 3 Jun 2025 at 15:23 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151465 ## Notice URLs - http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.All - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.— - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151465 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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