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title: "Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644719

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council is planning a procurement process for the design and construction of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning, with an estimated budget of £6,700,000. This initiative falls under the goods procurement category, and the project site is located at the former landfill site north of Irvine, between key roads including the A78, A737, and B779. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender expected to be published in May 2021. Interested parties must submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 26th March 2021, as North Ayrshire Council aims to appoint a contractor by Summer 2021 and complete the work by March 2022.

This solar farm project presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in solar energy construction and design, as well as electrical infrastructure services. Companies with expertise in photovoltaic technology, project management, and environmental assessments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scale of the project, contractors capable of handling the full design-build spectrum are encouraged to participate, enabling them to expand their portfolio in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity to design and build a large array of solar PV panels mounted on metal frames installed across the former landfill site at Nethermains (Nethermains Former Landfill Site, North of Irvine between A78, A737, B779 and Ravenspark Golf Course). NAC want to establish if contractors have the capability to: 1. Design 2. Build 3. Design and Build BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A number of inverter units will be required, to convert the power from DC to AC, which would be installed in small cabinets among the panel array. It is anticipated that a connection building will need to be installed adjacent to the site to accommodate electrical switchgear and metering. The connection to the grid will probably take the form of a buried cable to the Scottish Power distribution network at Ravenspark Substation (to the west of Irvine Royal Academy), approximately 0.9km to the south of the site. Engagement with SPEN is ongoing, however we would seek support from the contractor to develop further. The project size would be approximately 7.48MWp. It is assumed the panels would be installed on the flatter, higher ground of the site. The contractor would be required to carry out as assessment of the number of panels required and the optimum angle of incline, with consideration given to panel to panel shading, to provide an annual yield of 7,681,000kWh. It is assumed that the panels may need to be mounted on ballast foundations, rather than using mini-piles that would penetrate the surface, however this would be evaluated during a site survey. NAC hope to appoint a contractor during Summer 2021 and complete the works by March 2022. Anyone interested in this opportunity should fully complete the questionnaire uploaded to the portal and return to Claire Hindmarsh at clairehindmarsh@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 26th March 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that this will be advertised in May 2021 on the Public Contracts Scotland advertising portal. The procurement exercise will be carried out via the PCS-Tender e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408690 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408690

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408690&idx=1
  5th March 2021 - PIN Questionnaire - PLEASE COMPLETE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408690&idx=2
  5th March 2021 - Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408690
  Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity to design and build a large array of solar PV panels mounted on metal frames installed across the former landfill site at Nethermains (Nethermains Former Landfill Site, North of Irvine between A78, A737, B779 and Ravenspark Golf Course). NAC want to establish if contractors have the capability to: 1. Design 2. Build 3. Design and Build BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A number of inverter units will be required, to convert the power from DC to AC, which would be installed in small cabinets among the panel array. It is anticipated that a connection building will need to be installed adjacent to the site to accommodate electrical switchgear and metering. The connection to the grid will probably take the form of a buried cable to the Scottish Power distribution network at Ravenspark Substation (to the west of Irvine Royal Academy), approximately 0.9km to the south of the site. Engagement with SPEN is ongoing, however we would seek support from the contractor to develop further. The project size would be approximately 7.48MWp. It is assumed the panels would be installed on the flatter, higher ground of the site. The contractor would be required to carry out as assessment of the number of panels required and the optimum angle of incline, with consideration given to panel to panel shading, to provide an annual yield of 7,681,000kWh. It is assumed that the panels may need to be mounted on ballast foundations, rather than using mini-piles that would penetrate the surface, however this would be evaluated during a site survey. NAC hope to appoint a contractor during Summer 2021 and complete the works by March 2022. Anyone interested in this opportunity should fully complete the questionnaire uploaded to the portal and return to Claire Hindmarsh at clairehindmarsh@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 26th March 2021.

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