---
title: "Installation Contractor for the Wallacetown Community Energy Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORT, SEAFIELD & WALLACETOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION"
published: "2025-03-24"
---

# Installation Contractor for the Wallacetown Community Energy Project

Buyer: FORT, SEAFIELD & WALLACETOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "Installation Contractor for the Wallacetown Community Energy Project," managed by the Fort, Seafield & Wallacetown Community Association, has reached the award stage. This contract involves the installation of solar panels on three educational buildings in the Wallacetown area of Ayr, scheduled for completion during the summer holiday period of 2025. The award was given to Advance Grid Solutions, and the contracts became active on 14th March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure within the works category, ensuring a transparent and competitive tendering process. The contractor is required to enter into a vesting agreement with the employer for the advance purchase of the solar panels, providing a secured starting point for material procurement before the project's commencement in June 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar panel installations and community-driven energy projects. Businesses that hold the necessary certifications, such as MCS and membership in NICEIC or SELECT for electrical installations, are well-suited to compete. The project promotes community benefits, including STEM-related activities for children and families in Wallacetown, adding value for companies looking to enhance their social impact. Moreover, the requirement for qualified supervision and strict security measures ensures a safe and controlled working environment, making it a viable option for reputable contractors to enhance their portfolio with a significant public sector project.

## Notice

Installation of solar panels on three school buildings in the Wallacetown area of Ayr.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed installation of solar (PV) panels will be on the roofs of three education buildings in the Wallacetown area of Ayr which will form the basis of this contract. Works will be undertaken during the Summer holiday period in 2025. The two primary schools will be closed for the holidays, however the Early Years Centre will remain operational for the duration of this project.. The contractor will be required to enter into a vesting agreement (sample of this is included with this tender) with the Employer for the advance purchase of the solar (PV) panels for the complete project. The employer has a requirement that these materials be fully ordered and paid for prior to the commencement date. Full details of this will be provided upon award of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526626 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORT, SEAFIELD & WALLACETOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCE GRID SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526626
- 11 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519986

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=11
  21st January 2025 - Half hourly consumption figures for 2024.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=12
  21st January 2025 - Half hourly consumption figures.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=10
  17th January 2025 - Half hourly consumption figures for 2024.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=9
  18th December 2024 - WCEP Grid Connection Quotes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=8
  18th December 2024 - Roof Loading Appraisal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=7
  18th December 2024 - Roof Loading Appraisal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=6
  18th December 2024 - Roof Loading Appraisal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=1
  11th December 2024 - Section 1 - Contract Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=2
  11th December 2024 - Section 2 - Preliminaries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=3
  11th December 2024 - Sections 3 & 4 - Contract Sum Analysis
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=4
  11th December 2024 - Vesting Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519986&idx=5
  11th December 2024 - Preliminary Feasibility Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519986
  Installation Contractor for the Wallacetown Community Energy Project - Installation of solar panels on three school buildings in the Wallacetown area of Ayr.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526626
  Installation Contractor for the Wallacetown Community Energy Project - Installation of solar panels on three school buildings in the Wallacetown area of Ayr.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413
- https://www.fswcc.org.uk/

## 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-r6ebe6-0000785413. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785413.json.