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Domestic Solar PV Group Purchasing Scheme 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Domestic Solar PV Group Purchasing Scheme 2026" was conducted by West Sussex County Council, focusing on the supply and installation of photovoltaic panels and battery storage for residents of Sussex. This contract falls under the "Energy and related services" category and was executed as an open procedure, which is a method above the threshold. Key regions affected include the South East and South West of the United Kingdom, with postal code PO19 1RQ being specified. The tender process reached the award stage on 15 May 2026, with the contract period set from 18 May 2026 to 18 May 2031. The total contract value was recorded at GBP 3,288,130.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it focuses on the provision and installation of solar photovoltaic systems and associated services. Given the comprehensive scale and duration of the contract, companies with experience in similar installations or region-specific energy projects may find strategic growth opportunities. The fact that RetrofitWorks Limited, a registered SME, has been awarded the contract underscores the viability of participation for smaller enterprises with the requisite expertise in energy services and solutions within the designated areas of the UK.

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Notice Title

Domestic Solar PV Group Purchasing Scheme 2026

Notice Description

the supply and installation of photovoltaic panels (PV) and battery storage to be operated for Residents of Sussex

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85e38a1d-c933-4777-b809-d0878378543c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c0f223-0896-4435-9a85-bc75370692f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,288,130 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,288,130 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RETROFITWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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