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W5001 Bloxwich Active Living Centre Solar - PV Installation

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Walsall Metro Borough Council under the title "W5001 Bloxwich Active Living Centre Solar - PV Installation" has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on the installation of solar PV panel equipment in Bloxwich at the Active Living Centre, categorized under the solar installation industry. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, this selective procurement was part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement method favoured competition among capable suppliers with an overall contract value of £564,930.62, excluding SMEs and VCSEs. The contract period spans from 19th January 2026 to 7th April 2026, with the award officially activated on 22nd December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in solar installation and have the ability to handle large-scale projects, given its focus on renewable energy infrastructure. Large construction companies with experience in public sector frameworks are well-suited to benefit, especially those capable of operating within the West Midlands region. As such, it caters primarily to established businesses like Seddon Construction Limited, the awarded supplier, capable of leveraging existing capacities and expertise in similar works to deliver the project efficiently and fulfil the technical requirements outlined by the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W5001 Bloxwich Active Living Centre Solar - PV Installation

Notice Description

Supply & Install solar PV panel Equipment at Bloxwich Active Living Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec157172-2297-4c15-aa08-68ae3f12e8ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8dd430c-2db1-4535-ac33-0f33cead3722
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£564,930 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£564,930 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 7 Apr 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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