CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Installation of solar PV and battery storage systems at mosques in South Wales

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

YnNi Teg invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage (BESS) systems and solar PV-linked immersion control to existing hot water storage tanks at 7 no. community buildings located across South Wales.

In addition, supply, installation and commissioning of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging infrastructure at 4 no. of those sites.

Maintenance and support for a 2 year period post completion, on a call-out basis as and when needed.

Key criteria for selection include technical competence and experience, value for money, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with the project timeline.

The proposed project buildings are all used by the Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage community as mosques and community centres. The project is part of a wider initiative being promoted by the Bengal Dragons Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation based in S.Wales. Ynni Teg is a community energy company based in Wales and providing support to the BDF as delivery partners and project managers. Funding for the project works has been secured through the Welsh Government's Ynni Cymru agency.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147022.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Scope of works to include:

7 no. roof-mounted solar PV arrays of between 10 and 25 kWp.

7 no. modular battery storage systems with c.20kWh capacity plus hybrid inverters.

6 no. solar PV-linked immersion controllers.

4 no. c.7kW electric vehicle charge points

Estimated total value: c.£250-£275k.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Have a successful track record in delivering similar schemes in Wales.

Employ sufficient skilled and certified trades persons to adequately resource the works, including suitably qualified electrician/s (installation, inspection and testing).

Be a member of a competent person's scheme such as the MCS certified installer for solar PV and battery storage systems.

Maintain public liability insurance cover for claims up to £5m, and contractors all-risks insurance cover for claims of minimum of £1m value.

Can commit to works on site to be practically completed by 28th March 2025.

Will comply with all Health and safety legislation, certification, and conformance for the site.

Will provide overarching warranty on workmanship for all assets/products installed.

Will provide a project work plan and Gantt chart to include key target dates and date of completion for each site.

Will be considerate and respect community use of the buildings during the works period.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

ITT BDF Phase 1 Jan 2024

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Refer to additional documents:

Ynni Teg ITT BDF Phase 1 v2

Ynni Teg BDF Phase 1 Pricing Schedule v2

This notice has been sent as a region specific notice. If you did not receive an alert about this you are not based in the specific region selected by the buying authority. Questions on why this was sent as a region specific notice should be sent to the buying authority.

(WA Ref:147022)

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Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice