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17 Mar 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Kent County Council (trading as LASER Energy) and focuses on the supply and installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems and associated equipment. The contract is under the "Solar energy" category, classified with CPV code 09330000, and the tender process has reached the award stage. The framework agreement is divided into five lots, from the supply of solar panels to power purchase agreements. The procurement spans across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and others worldwide. The total value is £89 million, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029, catering primarily to SMEs, thus creating a lucrative avenue for smaller enterprises.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies within the solar energy sector. It offers chances for growth through the supply and installation of solar panels and systems, highlighted by a substantial financial scope that encourages innovation in funding models like power purchase agreements. The participating suppliers come from diverse scales, from large entities to SMEs, indicating potential for smaller enterprises to compete effectively. Companies that specialise in renewable energy solutions, innovative funding strategies, or have a track record in large-scale renewable projects, especially those geared towards sustainable and environmental development, will find this tender particularly suitable for expansion and establishing key industry connections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and/or Install of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Associated Equipment Y24013

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is divided into five separate Lots:- Lot 1 - Supply of Solar Panels and associated equipment Lot 2 - Installation of Solar PV Systems and associated equipment Lot 3 - Supply and Installation of Solar PV Systems and associated equipment Lot 4 - Supply and Installation of Specialist Systems. Lot 5 - Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and other innovative funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-289061a8-48e7-4e78-9951-0e198b7fe09a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c74eee9-24c3-450e-a65e-7743cec508f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

Carbon3

Greenlight Engineering Limited

Convert Energy Ltd

EvoEnergy Ltd

Bright Spark Ventures Ltd

Absolar Solutions Limited

IZ Energy Services Ltd - Withdrew 09/09/2025

eEnergy Services UK Limited

Roofsoleil Ltd

Ivegate Limited

CorEnergy Limited

Effective Energy Group LTD

CORRECT CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd

Live Management Facilitate

Smart Electronic Technologies Ltd

Ineco Energy Limited

PHOTON ENERGY LIMITED

E.ON UK Heat Ltd

PV Fit Ltd

Revolution Energy Services Ltd

Westwood Energy

Solar Advanced Systems Ltd

Centrica Business Solutions UK Ltd - Withdrew 27/10/2025

Two Blues Solar UK Holdco Limited

Shawton Energy Ltd

Calisen Group - Removed 27/10/2025 post Lot 5 clarification

Aegletes III Holdco Limited - Awarded 27/10/2025 post Lot 5 clar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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