Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems Framework Agreement

Concepts

• solar panel roof covering
• neath
• solar panels
• solar photovoltaic modules
• solar installation
• installation work
• solar pv systems
• solar pv panels
• solar pv arrays
• price framework

Location

Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot:

Description

Tai Tarian is seeking to appoint contractors (Providers) to a Framework Agreement for the Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems throughout Neath Port Talbot to support Tai Tarian in the delivery of its capital investment and Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme. The scope of this Framework Agreement comprises of the design, supply and installation of individual roof mounted solar PV arrays to Tai Tarian’s properties throughout Neath Port Talbot, and (may include during the life of the Framework Agreement) the installation (only) of environmental building energy monitoring systems, in accordance with all Appendices. The scope of this Framework Agreement also comprises of the requirement to design and install solar PV systems on a "design and fit only" basis, i.e. this does not include the supply of solar PV panels, mounting brackets, or inverters, as these will be purchased and provided by Tai Tarian.

Total Quantity or Scope

Providers appointed to this Framework will be responsible for procuring and supplying all other associated electrical equipment required for installation, such as isolators, consumer units, and any other necessary components. Tai Tarian reserves the right to supply the solar PV panels and any associated parts required for the works. Providers appointed to this Framework will be expected to accommodate this requirement. Providers must submit a "design and fit only" price as requested in Appendix 1B – Price Framework. The installation of environmental building energy monitoring systems (if applicable during the life of the Framework Agreement) must be completed at the time of the installation of the solar PV system, and the building energy monitoring systems must be registered with the system provider (currently iOpt Assets, support@ioptassets.com) and installation documentation is provided in Appendix 9. Training support for the installation of iOpt will be provided by iOpt on request. The appointed Providers must a provide and install a standalone Wylex (or equally approved) consumer unit, including 2 spare ways, to supply newly installed solar PV system. The appointed Providers must not install invertor in loft space, unless otherwise agreed by Tai Tarian’s Client Representative. The appointed Providers must be MCS certified, the products installed must be tier 1 MCS accredited and Trustmark certified. The appointed Providers will be required to undertake the Retrofit Assessment, Retrofit Coordination and lodgement with Trustmark, to satisfy the requirements of Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) grant funding.

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement shall operate for a period of 11 months, until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods.

CPV Codes

• 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
• 09331000 - Solar panels
• 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
• 09332000 - Solar installation
• 45310000 - Electrical installation work

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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=148364. 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. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Introduction Tai Tarian is one of the largest Social Housing providers in Wales, with over 9,000 properties within Neath Port Talbot County Borough. Tai Tarian provide good quality homes to our tenants, together with a wide range of support services making a real difference in our communities. It’s Tai Tarian’s intention that the delivery of the Contract assists in the achievement of their commitment towards community benefits as outlined in Tai Tarian’s Community Benefits Policy. It is the approach of Tai Tarian to maximise local reinvestment through the creation of jobs and training and through supporting the local supply chain. This approach is defined by: 1. Think Neath Port Talbot 2. Think Swansea Bay City Region Deal Area (Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire) 3. Think Wales Contract Requirements Tai Tarian has an aspiration to develop key performance indicators in delivering employment within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough and supporting and sustaining supply chain opportunities within this Contract to assist in contributing towards economic growth in the area in which it operates. It is a contract condition that the contractor delivers community benefits as part of this Contract. There are a variety of community benefit obligations outlined in the Contract and the contractor must agree to deliver one or more. Tenderers must not outline the community benefit’s they are currently delivering for existing Clients. Tenderers must outline what they propose to offer for Tai Tarian if awarded the Contract. Delivery of community benefits through all spend is aligned with the Well-being of Future Generations Act Wales and delivers against its goals. All community benefit activities must take place within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough. (WA Ref:148364) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.