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CWC25196b - Great British Energy Solar Partnership: Rakegate Solar PVs

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted under the title "CWC25196b - Great British Energy Solar Partnership: Rakegate Solar PVs" was managed by Mace Consult Ltd on behalf of LocatED, an arm’s length body of the Department for Education, with Wolverhampton City Council acting as the buyer. This tender falls within the industry category of solar panel roof-covering work and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the award notice being published on 21st April 2026. The procurement method utilised was a framework mini competition under the CCS RM6313 Demand Management & Renewables DPS, with key deadlines having included a submission date of 5th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy reduction systems, particularly those in the solar panel installation sector. It offers a chance to be part of the significant investment initiatives by the Government’s Great British Energy programme, which aims to install solar PVs across 200 schools and colleges. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, leveraging their ability to deliver specialised services efficiently. With a total contract value of £233,332.3, this opportunity aligns with sustainability goals, making it appealing to businesses looking to expand into environmentally focused projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC25196b - Great British Energy Solar Partnership: Rakegate Solar PVs

Notice Description

The Great British Energy Solar Partnership (GBESP) Programme is the first major project for the Government's recently established Great British Energy which is investing PS80 million across 200 schools and colleges, with the aim of taking decisive action to cut carbon emissions, energy use and bills, and to aid schools' journeys to net zero carbon whilst engaging the whole school community. This contract is for the delivery of solar PVs at Rakegate Primary School. The opportunity was conducted by Mace Consult Ltd, on behalf of LocatED, an arm's length body of the Department for Education. The opportunity was advertised via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) eSourcing Tool on 9 July 2025 with a submission date of 5 August 2025. The procurement procedure followed was a framework mini competition (CCS RM6313 Demand Management & Renewables DPS) in accordance with Public Contract Regulations 2015. This route to market has been decided because the Great British Energy Solar Partnership was procured by Mace Consult Ltd, on behalf of LocatED to achieve economies of scale across the project, which seeks to install energy reduction systems across a portfolio of up to 57 schools in the Midlands.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3516e68f-d185-496b-af5d-9934219ba07f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b3db54-d5f2-4525-9213-ca0ee1b542de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,332 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£233,332 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

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