2838_15 Renewable Energy Solutions (Microgeneration)

ESPO intends to establish, by means of a competitive tender exercise, a framework for the provision of renewable energy solutions (microgeneration). The framework will cater for: • The supply and installation of Solar PV systems; and • Consultancy and project management for all types of renewable energy solutions The supply and installation of solar PV systems will have to be provided by MCS licenced installers with a strong track record.

Suppliers also have to be members of the RECC (the Renewable Energy Consumer Code) and adhere to required warranties and performance guarantee levels. Consultancy and project management will have to be provided by consultants with a strong track record of working with public sector clients.

Customers will be able to choose from a selection of consultancy services for all types of renewable energy solutions (e.g. solar PVs, wind turbines, heat pumps, biomass boilers and more). The dynamic nature of this Lot will allow Customers to take advantage of new installers and innovations entering the market.

Suppliers will be invited to bid for either or both Lots. Any leasing options (such as ‘Rent a Roof’) have been ruled out of scope for this framework.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

The total estimated values stated include the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.