Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9c-2897-72d5-8144-022ed8bb0c70/design-and-build-of-solar-pv-farms-and-nethermains-kilwinning-and-shewalton-ir awarded GB open procedure # Design and Build of Solar PV Farms and Nethermains, Kilwinning and Shewalton, Irvine [North Ayrshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-ayrshire-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Mar 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the design and build of two solar PV farms – one at Nethermains, Kilwinning and the other at Shewalton, Irvine as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The tender will be split into 3 lots, as detailed below, and North Ayrshire Council intend to award either Lots 1 and 2 or Lot 3. The award will be based on what is affordable and best value for North Ayrshire Council. - Lot 1 Nethermains, Kilwinning - Lot 2 Shewalton, Irvine - Lot 3 Nethermains, Kilwinning & Shewalton, Irvine Tenderers who wish to bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 and encouraged to also submit a bid under Lot 3. The contract period will be 64 months (up to 6 months for design, up to 10 months for build, 12 months operation and 48 months maintenance). Design and build must be completed by April 2024 for both sites in order to meet grid connection. The anticipated start date is 4th January 2023 until 28th April 2028 with the option to extend operation by up to 6 months until 31st October 2028, and maintenance by up to 16 years until 29th April 2044. Operation and maintenance will run together in year one and potentially year two if the operation extension is utilised, thereafter maintenance will run as a standalone element. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The contract(s) will be let under the NEC4 Design, Build and Operate Contract. Read full description ## CPV classification Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy Solar energy Solar panels Solar photovoltaic modules Solar installation Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-03b0cc-2023-03-09T09:40:16Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-03b0cc-2023-03-09T09:40:16Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile North Ayrshire Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-ayrshire-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Tender for the construction of NEW playpark at riverside walk, dromore · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 22 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9d8a-726a-b85d-592434703f14/tender-for-the-construction-of-new-playpark-at-riverside-walk-dromore) [The Harlington Refurbishment And Remodelling · Fleet Town Council · 32 days left · 21 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9edb-71f1-a0dd-a39cb05f9321/the-harlington-refurbishment-and-remodelling) [Boiler Replacement Scheme · West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 59 days left · 18 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ca0f-7129-83ab-7f5da966bec5/boiler-replacement-scheme) [Building Repairs & Maintenance Lot 1 Electrical Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 40 days left · 29 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-2662-73b5-8d63-abd6e1946ccd/building-repairs-maintenance-lot-1-electrical-lot-2-mechanical) [Repairs and Maintenance of Derbyshire Dales District Council Buildings, Lot 1 Electrical, Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 41 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cc30-708e-a64f-c24f3506b98b/repairs-and-maintenance-of-derbyshire-dales-district-council-buildings-lot-1-el) [CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 38 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-591e-7334-8085-35e92dcd67f8/ca18585-itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system)