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title: "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736362"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-23"
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# Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736362

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council, a regional/local authority based in Irvine, UK, has initiated a planning stage tender for the project titled "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian" in the General public services industry category. The council aims to develop two solar PV farms to contribute towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. This procurement opportunity involves appointing a clerk of works and a design guardian to oversee the project. Interested suppliers must submit completed questionnaires by Thursday 6th July 2023.

This tender by North Ayrshire Council presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in services related to solar energy, construction inspection, and design management. Businesses proficient in delivering projects in the renewable energy sector with a focus on quality control and sustainable design practices would be well-suited to compete. The estimated procurement exercise via Public Contract Scotland-Tender will open on 10th July 2023, offering a maximum budget of £50,000 and an expected award date of 7th Aug 2023, with the project set to commence on 14th Aug 2023.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this potential future contract opportunity. NAC declared a climate emergency on 11th June 2019, committing to take action on climate change and has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. In order to achieve this, NAC developed the Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy 2021-23 as a route map to achieve this target. In order to contribute towards this target, NAC allocated funds towards the development of two solar PV farms at Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine. It is expected the solar PV farms will: - Provide a substantial amount of clean, renewable energy to supply the local electricity grid; - Make a further positive contribution to NAC's carbon reduction and contribute to NAC's climate emergency declaration commitment to be net zero carbon by 2030; - Provide a localised economic activity and long-term productive use for the former landfill sites that would be otherwise difficult to develop. - Provide an annual net income that can be reinvested in North Ayrshire. NAC now require to appoint a clerk of works to inspect the workmanship, quality and safety of work at both construction sites and report back to NAC's authority's representative. NAC also require to appoint a design guardian to ensure the design quality is maintained throughout the project. Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity must complete the attached questionnaire and return by email to FRoss@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, Trainee Assistant Procurement Officer (Corporate Procurement) by close of business Thursday 6th July 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this contract opportunity. It is anticipated the requirement will be advertised on 10th July 2023 as a Quick Quote, with the procurement exercise carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. The estimated deadline for responses is 24th July 2023. The estimated award date is 7th Aug 2023. The anticipated start date is 14th Aug 2023 until 31st December 2024. The maximum budget available for this requirement will be 50,000 GBP. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from contractors, by completing the questionnaire below and returning to FRoss@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business 6th July 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481915 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481915

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN481915&idx=1
  23rd June 2023 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481915
  Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farms - Clerk of Works & Design Guardian - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about this potential future contract opportunity. NAC declared a climate emergency on 11th June 2019, committing to take action on climate change and has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. In order to achieve this, NAC developed the Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy 2021-23 as a route map to achieve this target. In order to contribute towards this target, NAC allocated funds towards the development of two solar PV farms at Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine. It is expected the solar PV farms will: - Provide a substantial amount of clean, renewable energy to supply the local electricity grid; - Make a further positive contribution to NAC's carbon reduction and contribute to NAC's climate emergency declaration commitment to be net zero carbon by 2030; - Provide a localised economic activity and long-term productive use for the former landfill sites that would be otherwise difficult to develop. - Provide an annual net income that can be reinvested in North Ayrshire. NAC now require to appoint a clerk of works to inspect the workmanship, quality and safety of work at both construction sites and report back to NAC's authority's representative. NAC also require to appoint a design guardian to ensure the design quality is maintained throughout the project. Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity must complete the attached questionnaire and return by email to FRoss@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, Trainee Assistant Procurement Officer (Corporate Procurement) by close of business Thursday 6th July 2023.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736362
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=736362

## Provenance

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