Issue details

Contract award for performance monitoring, operation and maintenance of ground mounted solar PV systems

Since 2014, West Sussex County Council has installed ground-mounted solar power systems at both Tangmere and Westhampnett with a total capacity of 12.44 MW.

 

The performance of these systems will be optimised through operational monitoring alongside planned and reactive maintenance in order to –

 

·         maximise renewable energy generated to substitute for carbon emitting sources  

·         derive energy savings for the council

·         protect the County Council’s investment in these systems

 

A tender process will be started in July 2022 with a view to securing best value for the provision of the services.

 

The Assistant Director (Environment and Public Protection) will be asked to award the contract for the monitoring, operation and maintenance of ground-mounted solar PV systems owned by West Sussex County Council, in accordance with the Council’s Standing Orders on Procurement and Contracts.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2022

Decision due: October 2022 by Assistant Director (Environment and Public Protection) (Steve Read)

Lead member: Assistant Director (Environment and Public Protection) (Steve Read)

Contact: Tom Coates, Senior Adviser Email: tom.coates@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 26458.

Consultation process

Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the decision maker, via the report author, by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.

 

Consultees

Director of Law and Assurance

Director of Finance and Support Services

Democratic Services Contact: Judith Shore Tel: 033 022 26052

Background papers

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