Award

INVITATION TO TENDER for the Provision of Solar PV car ports for West Suffolk Council at Mildenhall Hub - AWARD

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 13:01

Award Notice
Award

16 Mar 2026 at 12:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Solar PV car ports at Mildenhall Hub has been conducted by West Suffolk Council, located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of Solar energy and Construction work, with an award value of £1,466,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, inviting all eligible firms to participate below the threshold, with West Suffolk Council acting as the buyer. Key dates include the end of June 2024 for the tender period, and the contract commencing on 4th June 2024, expected to conclude by 10th December 2026. This process is complete, with the award of the contract to 3ti Energy Hubs Ltd, a supplier specialising in solar energy solutions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in solar energy and construction sectors. It invites small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to leverage their expertise in solar photovoltaic modules and solar installation projects. Such businesses can expand their portfolios with government-backed initiatives, fostering further growth and development in renewable energy infrastructure within the East of England region. Given the project's focus on sustainable energy, it is particularly suitable for firms looking to strengthen their presence in the green energy market.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER for the Provision of Solar PV car ports for West Suffolk Council at Mildenhall Hub - AWARD

Notice Description

INVITATION TO TENDER for the Provision of Solar PV car ports for West Suffolk Council at Mildenhall Hub. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cd0a3a1-a811-447f-b22c-d67ba8d57cd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215aa5f1-a1bd-4e6a-9ff0-bd4fba4d5947
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,466,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,466,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2024 - 10 Dec 2026 2-3 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3TI ENERGY HUBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2cd0a3a1-a811-447f-b22c-d67ba8d57cd3-2026-03-16T13:01:13Z",
    "date": "2026-03-16T13:01:13Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2cd0a3a1-a811-447f-b22c-d67ba8d57cd3",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-368-17686-WSC/17686/2024 - AWARD",
        "title": "INVITATION TO TENDER for the Provision of Solar PV car ports for West Suffolk Council at Mildenhall Hub - AWARD",
        "description": "INVITATION TO TENDER for the Provision of Solar PV car ports for West Suffolk Council at Mildenhall Hub. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "09330000",
            "description": "Solar energy"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "45000000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Construction work"
            },
            {
                "id": "09331200",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Solar photovoltaic modules"
            },
            {
                "id": "09330000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Solar energy"
            },
            {
                "id": "09332000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Solar installation"
            },
            {
                "id": "09331000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Solar panels"
            },
            {
                "id": "44000000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "IP33 3YU"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-06-03T13:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-06-04T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-12-10T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "value": {
            "amount": 1466000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Bvjz4J5a",
            "name": "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Bvjz4J5a"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Western Way, Bury St Edmunds",
                "locality": "Suffolk",
                "postalCode": "IP33 3YU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Zia Quader",
                "email": "zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1284757310"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-332333",
            "name": "3ti Energy Hubs Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "3ti Energy Hubs Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Riverbridge House, Fetcham Grove, Guildford Road, , Leatherhead, Surry, United Kingdom, KT22 9AD"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Bvjz4J5a",
        "name": "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2cd0a3a1-a811-447f-b22c-d67ba8d57cd3-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-07-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-03-16T12:49:36Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1466000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-332333",
                    "name": "3ti Energy Hubs Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-07-19T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-12-10T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215aa5f1-a1bd-4e6a-9ff0-bd4fba4d5947",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-16T12:49:36Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2026-03-16T13:01:13Z"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}