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Sunspot Solar Panels

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is conducting a selective procurement for the "Sunspot Solar Panels" project, focusing on the supply and installation of new solar panels, inverters, battery storage, and related building work, including fire stopping at the Sunspot building. This falls under the industry category of solar panels and solar installation, with a location in Chelmsford, Essex, postal code CO15 2JG. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award notice published on 26th March 2026 and the contract period starting on 31st March 2026, ending on 29th May 2026. The procurement is managed through a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £156,335.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as Pyramid Solution South East Limited, trading as A Pyramid Eco, has been awarded the contract. Businesses in the solar industry, particularly those specialising in solar panel supply and installation, could find lucrative opportunities in similar future projects. Those with expertise in energy efficiency solutions and building integration for sustainable energy systems would be well-positioned to compete in this sector. Engaging in such projects not only boosts business portfolios but also contributes to the development of renewable energy infrastructure, aligning with broader environmental sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sunspot Solar Panels

Notice Description

Supply and install new solar panels to the roof of the existing Sunspot building, inclusive of new associated inverters and battery storage, and building work in connection with including fire stopping.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80780361-7206-4837-9aeb-188e229dd2f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7be51f-4152-4f73-9731-38675feb0efd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,335 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,335 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 May 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 0PD
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PYRAMID SOLUTION SOUTH EAST LIMITED T/A A PYRAMID ECO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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