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Community Energy Consultancy

ISLES OF SCILLY COMMUNITY VENTURE C.I.C.

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 09:34

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isles of Scilly Community Venture CIC has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Community Energy Consultancy," focusing on the development of community energy projects on the Isles of Scilly. This tender falls under the "Energy and related services" category, requiring the expertise to bring solar PV and solar PV + battery projects to an investment-ready stage. Procured through an open procedure, the process initially began with the tender announcement on 26th November 2025 and concluded with the award on 27th January 2026. The contract period is set to span from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2030, with services being delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, particularly those focusing on solar technologies and community energy solutions. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its scale and nature. The awarded contract, valued at £82,725, was granted to Empowered Projects Ltd, an SME known for its expertise in energy solutions, highlighting the competitive advantage that similar enterprises can leverage in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Energy Consultancy

Notice Description

The Isles of Scilly Community Venture CIC (IOSCV) is a community energy company based on the Isles of Scilly and developing community energy projects across the islands. IOSCV recently conducted feasibility studies into the potential for several solar PV and solar PV + battery community energy projects on the islands. This procurement is intended to support ongoing efforts to further develop the community energy projects deemed to be feasible through the development phase to be investment ready. Tender packs are available on request from Craig Pullen, contact details are below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a21a9160-3337-44f7-894a-aaf70423ef49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6b6ec2-a40d-491e-ad33-781fa0a5abc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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, VCSE
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2030 4-5 years
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
ISLES OF SCILLY COMMUNITY VENTURE C.I.C.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ISLES OF SCILLY
Postcode
TR21 0JY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPOWERED PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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