UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The contracting authority intends to procure a suitably qualified contractor (or consortium) to deliver the design, build, and installation of two solar photovoltaic (PV) installations located at Oakdale Road Solar Farm and Chisenhale Street Solar Farm. The project forms part of the authority's wider strategy to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy resilience, and increase the proportion of locally generated renewable energy across its estate. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of both sites, including design development, procurement of equipment, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning. The scope of services is expected to include, but not be limited to: Site Assessment and Surveys: Undertake detailed site investigations, including topographical, geotechnical, and electrical assessments, to inform design and delivery. Design and Engineering: Development of detailed designs for solar PV arrays, mounting systems, inverters, grid connection infrastructure, and associated electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant UK standards and regulations. Planning and Consents: Support or manage any required planning permissions, permits, and stakeholder engagement activities. Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Supply of all plant, equipment, and materials, including PV panels, inverters, cabling, and mounting structures. Construction and Installation: Full installation of solar PV systems, including civil works, electrical installation, and integration with existing infrastructure. Grid Connection and Integration: Coordination with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and implementation of grid connection requirements, including metering and export arrangements. Testing and Commissioning: Verification of system performance, safety testing, and commissioning to ensure operational readiness. Operation and Maintenance Strategy: Provision of initial maintenance plans, warranties, and performance monitoring arrangements. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management: Delivery in accordance with all relevant legislation, with particular emphasis on safe construction practices and environmental protection. The contractor will be expected to deliver both sites efficiently, potentially in parallel, while minimising disruption to surrounding areas and ensuring programme certainty. This procurement seeks organisations with demonstrable experience in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly solar PV projects of comparable scale and complexity. The outputs will contribute to the authority's sustainability objectives and long-term energy cost savings.

The contracting authority intends to procure a suitably qualified contractor to undertake refurbishment and/or replacement works to the dado panel system within the Kingsway Tunnel. The Kingsway Tunnel is a critical piece of transport infrastructure, and the existing dado panels-forming part of the tunnel lining and safety system-require upgrade to ensure continued compliance with current safety standards, durability requirements, and operational performance. The appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of works, which is expected to include, but not be limited to: Condition Assessment and Surveys: Detailed inspection of existing dado panels, fixings, and supporting structures to determine extent of deterioration, defects, and required interventions. Design Development: Finalisation of design solutions for refurbishment and/or replacement, including materials selection, fire resistance, impact resistance, and compliance with relevant UK and EU tunnel safety standards. Removal and Installation Works: Safe removal of existing panels where required and installation of new or refurbished dado panels, including all associated fixings, supports, and interfaces with tunnel systems. Integration with Tunnel Systems: Coordination with existing tunnel infrastructure, including drainage, ventilation, lighting, and emergency systems, ensuring no adverse impact on operations or safety. Traffic and Operational Management: Planning and implementation of works to minimise disruption, including phased delivery, night-time or partial closures, and coordination with tunnel operations. Health, Safety, and Compliance: Adherence to all relevant health and safety legislation, including working in confined spaces and live highway environments, with robust risk management procedures. Environmental Considerations: Management of waste, materials, and environmental impacts in line with applicable regulations and sustainability objectives. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover: Inspection and verification of installed systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and provision of as-built documentation. The works will be delivered in a highly constrained operational environment, requiring careful planning, stakeholder coordination, and experience in similar tunnel or highway infrastructure projects. This procurement seeks to appoint a contractor with proven expertise in tunnel refurbishment, highway infrastructure works, and installation of specialist panel systems. The project outputs will contribute to the long-term safety, resilience, and operational efficiency of the Kingsway Tunnel.

The contracting authority intends to procure specialist consultancy services to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study for the proposed KW Toll Plaza. The study will assess the technical, economic, environmental, and operational viability of implementing a tolling facility at the identified location(s). The appointed supplier will be responsible for delivering a robust evidence-based assessment to inform strategic decision-making and potential subsequent project development. The scope of services is expected to include, but not be limited to: Traffic and Demand Analysis: تقييم current and projected traffic volumes, origin-destination patterns, and revenue potential under different tolling scenarios. Site and Infrastructure Assessment: Review of proposed locations, land requirements, geometric design considerations, and integration with existing road networks. Tolling Strategy and Technology Options: Evaluation of toll collection systems (e.g., barrier-based, free-flow, ANPR), interoperability, and future scalability. Economic and Financial Appraisal: Cost estimation, revenue forecasting, affordability analysis, and value-for-money assessment in line with HM Treasury Green Book principles. Environmental and Social Impact Considerations: High-level assessment of environmental constraints, carbon impacts, and potential social implications. Regulatory and Legal Review: Identification of relevant legislative requirements, policy constraints, and necessary approvals. Risk Assessment: Identification and evaluation of key project risks, including technical, financial, and stakeholder-related risks. Delivery and Phasing Strategy: Outline of potential implementation approaches, procurement options, and indicative timelines. The feasibility study will culminate in a detailed report, including recommendations on the preferred option(s), delivery strategy, and next steps. This procurement aims to appoint a supplier with demonstrable experience in transport infrastructure feasibility studies, tolling systems, and multidisciplinary analysis. The outputs will support the contracting authority in determining whether to proceed to subsequent design, procurement, and delivery stages.