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THE PROVISION OF PV PANELS - DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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25 Mar 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of photovoltaic (PV) panels at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust was managed by the Crown Commercial Service. This tender, classified under "Solar panel roof-covering work," targeted the industry within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract concluded the tender stage with the award process, which was active from 2nd March 2026 and published on 25th March 2026. The contract period started on 6th February 2026 and ended on 10th June 2026. The procurement method was selective, as the contract was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender value amounting to £1,644,296. The tender process welcomed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but excluded voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in solar energy solutions and construction. Organisations specialising in solar panel installations and possessing the capability to deliver comprehensive solutions from design to commissioning are best suited for this tender. Large enterprises capable of handling substantial contracts may also find this project attractive given its scale and value. The competitive selection process ensures that capable suppliers like J.F. & H. Dowds Limited, as noted for their role as supplier, have the potential to foster meaningful partnerships and expand their market presence in renewable energy projects within NHS estates.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF PV PANELS - DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

Notice Description

Installation of PV Panels install across three sites on the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74d950b7-da37-4117-af53-d8e9773ce174
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79242dc5-ca89-416e-945e-7adad42e2f4f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,644,296 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,644,296 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J.F. & H. DOWDS

Further Information

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