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# UKRI-2006 Photovoltaic System Components for Bird Island, Antarctica

[UK Research & Innovation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation)

Estimated value

£340,000

Published

23 Mar 2022

Deadline

Closed

4 May 2022

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

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## About this tender

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Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

To access this tender consisting of two lots, please use this access code: 4J2KKT2EG8

As part of The British Antarctic Survey's commitment to achieving Net Zero, there is a requirement to reduce the use of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at all of its research stations. At present Bird Island Research Station's electricity is generated soley by 25kW three phase MGO generating sets (one operating and one on standby).

This project is for the design and supply of a photovoltaic (PV) system covering the majority of suitable, existing roof space.

The PV system must be compatible with SMA's grid forming battery inverters (Sunny Islands)

## CPV classification

Solar panels

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b1eea547-2f0f-4734-a785-68d90996472c)

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