--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Smart Solar and Storage Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-08" --- # Request for Information (RFI) - Smart Solar and Storage Project Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Smart Solar and Storage Project", aimed at exploring capabilities related to the installation of a pilot programme involving solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage across approximately 500 homes. This procurement falls under the "services" category with a focus on general public services, and is currently at the planning stage, with important deadlines including a future notice date set for 14 January 2019. The council is located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, and potential bidders are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest and relevant information. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, solar technology, and energy management systems. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or contribute to the integration of solar and storage solutions would be particularly well-suited to engage in this project. Participants may also include installation partners or equipment suppliers who can demonstrate their capabilities and their readiness to enter a commercial agreement with grid service aggregators, potentially enhancing their market presence and revenue streams through this collaboration. ## Notice The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to bring this opportunity to the attention of the market and invite the submission of expressions of interest and information on current or planned capabilities relating to this project. Information provided will not be used to form judgements regarding supplier performance, capacity or capability under any future procurement process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aberdeenshire Council is planning the procurement of a pilot programme, at approximately 500 homes owned by the Council, for the installation of a 'Smart Solar and Storage' package including roof-mounted solar PV, battery storage and smart energy management. Complementing this will be the requirement to enter into a commercial agreement with a grid services aggregator which will provide agreed grid services utilising the above assets and provide a stream of revenue payments to the Council related to such services. - By issuing this Request for Information (RFI), the Council does not make any commitment to procure any of the stated services All information provided as part of this RFI will be used for analysis and research purposes only. IMPORTANT: Receipt of this RFI should not be construed as authorisation to incur any costs should you choose to respond to this request. Nothing in this document either constitutes or indicates a contract or representation with, or by Aberdeenshire Council. 2. Purpose The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to bring this opportunity to the attention of the market and invite the submission of expressions of interest and information on current or planned capabilities relating to this project. Information provided will not be used to form judgements regarding supplier performance, capacity or capability under any future procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333922 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 8 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jan 2019 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules ## Release History - 8 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333922 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333922&idx=1 11th October 2018 - 2018 10 08 -RFI Document Solar Energy -Shire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333922&idx=2 11th October 2018 - 2018 10 08 -RFI Document Solar Energy -Shire version 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333922 Request for Information (RFI) - Smart Solar and Storage Project - The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to bring this opportunity to the attention of the market and invite the submission of expressions of interest and information on current or planned capabilities relating to this project. Information provided will not be used to form judgements regarding supplier performance, capacity or capability under any future procurement process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=560280 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560280.json.