--- title: "Design and Build of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-18" --- # Design and Build of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm located at Nethermains, Kilwinning. This procurement falls under the category of works and is currently in the active tender stage. The contract period is set for 56 months, commencing in October 2021 and ending in May 2026, with options for extensions for both operation and maintenance. The submission deadline for bids is on 23 July 2021. The project classification includes various CPV codes related to energy and construction services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in solar energy projects. Companies with experience in large-scale energy installations and those holding requisite certifications in quality, health, and safety management will be especially well-suited to compete. The project emphasises employing skilled workers and community engagement, thus fostering local economic development through job creation and supply chain participation. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning). The resultant contract will be for a period of 56 months, including 8 months design and build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance commencing October 2021 until May 2026 with the option to extend the operation by up to 6 months until November 2023 and the maintenance by up to 16 years until May 2042. The operation and maintenance will run together in year 1 and potentially year 2 if the operation extension is utilised. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning). The resultant contract will be for a period of 56 months, including 8 months design and build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance commencing October 2021 until May 2026 with the option to extend the operation by up to 6 months until November 2023 and the maintenance by up to 16 years until May 2042. The operation and maintenance will run together in year 1 and potentially year 2 if the operation extension is utilised. Renewal: NAC reserve the right to extend operation by up to 6 months, and reserve the right to extend maintenance by up to 16 years. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441175 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2022 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 09332000 - Solar installation - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines - 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters - 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441175 - 15 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418290 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418290 Design and Build of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning). The resultant contract will be for a period of 56 months, including 8 months design and build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance commencing October 2021 until May 2026 with the option to extend the operation by up to 6 months until November 2023 and the maintenance by up to 16 years until May 2042. The operation and maintenance will run together in year 1 and potentially year 2 if the operation extension is utilised. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441175 Design and Build of a Solar PV Farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the design and build of a solar PV farm at Nethermains, Kilwinning). The resultant contract will be for a period of 56 months, including 8 months design and build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance commencing October 2021 until May 2026 with the option to extend the operation by up to 6 months until November 2023 and the maintenance by up to 16 years until May 2042. The operation and maintenance will run together in year 1 and potentially year 2 if the operation extension is utilised. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000657240. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657240.json.