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04 Aug 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UHL Retained Estate Rooftop Solar PV Panels" project was conducted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The contract involves the design and installation of photovoltaic panel systems on rooftops at University Hospital Lewisham, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. The industry category is classified under Solar panel roof-covering work. The tender, marked as complete and in the award stage, saw its contract awarded on 1st March 2026. This project was part of the NHSSBS Decarbonisation Framework Agreement, utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from the framework. The contract period extends from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2031, with work to take place in London, United Kingdom.

This project creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in renewable energy and construction, focusing on solar panel installations. Businesses capable of delivering large-scale solar energy solutions would find this project aligned with their expertise. However, the procurement was selective and specifically engaged a supplier, STEPNELL LIMITED, pointing towards the requirement for substantial resources and technical proficiency. This contract demonstrates the type of opportunities available through framework agreements, offering avenues for enterprises experienced in public sector projects and decarbonisation initiatives to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

UHL Retained Estate Rooftop Solar PV Panels

Notice Description

The project involves the full design and installation of photovoltaic (PV) panel systems across four designated rooftops of the Retained Estate at University Hospital Lewisham. These PV systems are intended to improve the hospital's energy efficiency and reduce long-term carbon emissions. This was awarded through the following framework : NHSSBS Decarbonisation Framework Agreement, ref SBS10504, Lot 1 Non-Domestic / Public Buildings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ede2e7fd-f9b4-4165-a911-23bc47e34e88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706cc6e7-e651-4671-a3f3-1d9f37f82241
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£728,246 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPNELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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