Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-c540-70b9-a4d9-f8c921e041ab/design-supply-installation-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panel-systems-associated closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Design, supply & installation solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems & associated equipment - multi contractor framework 2024 [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value £25,000,000 to £75,000,000 Published 14 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 20 Sept 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Portsmouth City Council (the Council) is seeking to invite tenders from contractors for inclusion on a new Solar PV & Associated Equipment Framework. Contractors will be expected to undertake a range of energy generation works, including the design, supply and installation, and if required operation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems and associated equipment, taking on the role of Principal Contractor or sub-contractor to oversee and manage works using a range of either direct labour or through sub-contractors. The Framework will serve as the primary route to procure solar PV and battery storage for Portsmouth City Council. The framework will be split into two lots, to cover lower value higher frequency call offs and higher value more complex packages of works - o Lot 1 - works to the value up to ?300K, typically in the region of ?20K to ?50K. There will be up to 14 contractors on this lot, with a primary tier of 6 contractors and a secondary tier of up to 8 contractors. o Lot 2 - works from ?150K, with no upper limit for the works but typically the works will range from ?150,000 to ?400,000. There will be up to 10 contractors with 5 contractors on the primary tier and up to 5 contractors on the secondary tier. The target date for award of the framework agreement is Friday 13th December 2024. The Framework will be established for a period of 4 years. Contractors will be able to apply to either or both tiers of the framework agreement. The framework agreement will be established via evaluation of tenders submitted for the following live Council projects: - Lot 1 Brambles Infant School and Nursery - Supply and Installation, with elements of Contractor's Design of 37kWp Solar Photovoltaics (PV) at Brambles Infant School and Nursery value -estimated at ?40K - Lot 2 Mountbatten Centre - Design, Supply and Installation of 280kW Solar Photovoltaics (PV) at Mountbatten Centre -value estimated at ?240K The framework will allow for award of call off contracts via mini-competition and direct award against a range of options. The value and type of individual call offs is expected to vary considerably due to the Council's extensive portfolio. The Council is aiming to have established the framework agreement by December 2024. Once in place the agreement will run for a duration of 4 years. The framework will be available for access to all contracting authorities- situated within Hampshire, Isle of Wight, East Sussex, West Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire who may use this framework agreement to install systems across their property portfolios. It is anticipated that over the 4-year period approximately up to ?25m of projects may be procured through the Framework under lot 1 and up to ?50m under lot 2. The above figures covers estimated demand by the Council and use from other contracting authorities that wil... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - DESIGN, SUPPLY & INSTALLATION SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANEL SYSTEMS & ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - MULTI CONTRACTOR FRAMEWORK 2024 The Framework will serve as the primary route to procure solar PV and battery storage for Portsmouth City Council. The framework will be split into two lots, to cover lower value higher frequency call offs and higher value more complex packages of works - o Lot 1 - works to the value up to ?300K, typically in the region of ?20K to ?50K. There will be up to 14 contractors on this lot, with a primary tier of 6 contractors and a secondary tier of up to 8 contractors. o Lot 2 - works from ?150K, with no upper limit for the works but typically the works will range from ?150,000 to ?400,000. There will be up to 10 contractors with 5 contractors on the primary tier and up to 5 contractors on the secondary tier. The target date for award of the framework agreement is Friday 13th December 2024. The Framework will be established for a period of 4 years. he framework agreement will be established via evaluation of tenders submitted for the following live Council projects: - Lot 1 Brambles Infant School and Nursery - Supply and Installation, with elements of Contractor's Design of 37kWp Solar Photovoltaics (PV) at Brambles Infant School and Nursery value -estimated at ?40K - Lot 2 Mountbatten Centre - Design, Supply and Installation of 280kW Solar Photovoltaics (PV) at Mountbatten Centre -value estimated at ?240K The Council is aiming to have established the framework agreement by December 2024. Once in place the agreement will run for a duration of 4 years. The framework will be available for access to all contracting authorities- situated within Hampshire, Isle of Wight, East Sussex, West Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire who may use this framework agreement to install systems across their property portfolios. It is anticipated that over the 4-year period approximately up to ?25m of projects may be procured through the Framework under lot 1 and up to ?50m under lot 2. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Solar panel roof-covering work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b65886ef-b264-4555-8fd6-4ed07c8e609a) 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. 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