Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-bf7a-728a-a95d-9e0bb68cb16a/solar-pv-system-installation-for-the-harborough-innovation-centre closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Solar PV system installation for the Harborough Innovation Centre [Welland Procurement](https://tendernation.io/buyers/welland-procurement) Estimated value £80,000 Published 20 Nov 2023 Deadline Closed 8 Dec 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Harborough Innovation Centre (HIC) is a business centre with up to 52 individual office spaces, shared workspaces, virtual services, meeting rooms, onsite café and reception services. Established in 2011 and funded by HDC, ERDF and East Midlands Development Agency, the HIC has supported more than 250 business since opening. Part of the appeal of the HIC to tenants is the green credentials of the building: • LED lighting throughout the building reducing energy usage and maintenance costs. • Activity sensors in most rooms in the building allowing lighting to automatically switch off when not needed. • Biomass heating. • Rainwater harvesting used primarily for toilets in the building. • 11 EV car charging stations allowing electric vehicles to charge up to a speed of 22kwh. This project is to supply and install a solar array on 3 aspects of Harborough Innovation Centre roof to generate electricity and further improve the green credentials of the building and Harborough District Council as a whole. Harborough District Council (the Customer) is looking to appoint a supplier partner to install a roof-mounted solar PV system. An application for DNO approval has been received from the National Grid based on the following specifications: • 1 x solis 80k 5G Inverter, restricted to 75kW using a G100 device. • Nominal Voltage at Connection Point: 400 Volts • Number of Phases: 3 • Nominal Frequency: 50Hz • Maximum Export Capacity: 75kW • Maximum Import Capacity: 150kVA • External Earth Loop Impedance: 0.35 • A remote monitoring system to allow the performance of the panels to be measured at all times. Read full description ## CPV classification Other electrical installation work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c4836f7e-d85e-4e3f-a2dc-8bd498823d97) 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 Welland Procurement: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/welland-procurement) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)