Tender

Domestic solar PV group purchasing scheme - PV Installation Concession Contract

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 13:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is actively engaging in a procurement process to secure a provider for a domestic solar PV group purchasing scheme, specifically a PV installation concession contract. This tender focuses on the supply and installation of photovoltaic panels and battery storage for residents within the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code for Solar installation (09332000), this contract falls within the services category. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, appropriate for opportunities above threshold. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 17th June 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly those focusing on solar installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability criteria that favour such businesses. With a contract value of £5,800,000, this procurement process represents a substantial opportunity for growth and expansion in the renewable energy sector. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality photovoltaic system installations and storage solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, benefitting from the long-term engagement with the local authority and potential future opportunities within the expanding renewable market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic solar PV group purchasing scheme - PV Installation Concession Contract

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a provider for the supply and installation of photovoltaic panels (PV) and battery storage to be operated for Residents of Sussex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95e33551-87f7-4388-8609-07389df317b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8db053a-289e-4273-92e2-014aa8ce40c1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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