Gurjar Hindu Union (GHU) are looking to commission the installation of Solar PV on the roof of our 32m by 26m. The array size will need to match our current annual electric consumption 52,000 kWh (day 42,000, night 10,000), three phase and account for an additional 5 EV charging points that are to be installed soon.
The expected timetable is to have the works done by July 2022.
Overview
Short description of your group or organisation and what you do, including any relevant website details.
The Gurjar Hindu Union (GHU) is a 55 year old well established minority ethnic led charitable organisation serving Crawley, a town based in the South East of England, near Gatwick Airport.
The organisation focuses on the Indian community in serving their needs and helping to integrate them into mainstream society. GHU also looks to share the rich cultural and spiritual history of India more widely through common inter-community experiences.
GHU is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. We represent 5000 members or 1200 families from Hindu/Indian background. We have a lovely Sanatan Mandir and Community Centre, known as Apple Tree Centre that we built 11 years ago on a 2.9 acres of green field site from where we provide all the important support and service for the community. The centre consists of an ornate Temple, large community Centre and has 250 car park spaces.
We are a volunteer led organisation which has established itself as a well-run and sustainable organisation. Through prudent financial management and funds raised from the community it serves, GHU manages and runs this large most beautiful and prestigious Centre in the UK very successfully.
Location: Gurjar Hindu Union, Sanatan Mandir & Community Centre, Ifield Avenue, Ifield, Crawley. RH11 0AF
Access to the roof for inspection is available.
The work that is being commissioned is the installation of a Solar PV array to match our annual consumption of 52,000 kWh/annum. We can provide half hourly data on request.
Project Details
We would like to see the following items in your proposal:
• Cost breakdown of material and labour (ideally individual material costs visible)
• Make, model and warranties of solar panels, inverters and installation
• Estimated timescale to carry out the installation
• It is a plus if the installer holds MCS certification and RECC membership
• Expected lead time for the installation
The proposals can be done as desktop surveys. The successful bidder is expected to carry out a site visit to confirm the costs
Proposal return deadline: 28th February 2022
Award Criteria and Procurement Process
Proposals submitted will be assessed by GHU against the following criteria:
• Are the items listed above included in the quote?
• Quality of the products
• Length of warranties on materials and workmanship
• Installers qualifications, certifications and reputation
• Value-for-money
• Installers location
• Lead times
GHU will notify bidders of our procurement decision week commencing: 29th April 2022, by email.
For any queries and sending your proposal via email contact: Ashwin Soni, ashel@hotmail.co.uk, tel 07833252551 by 28th February 2022.
