Planning

Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 12:19

Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services." This procurement is classified under the solar panels industry category and is focused on providing maintenance services across Cornwall Council's portfolio. The soft market test aims to assess interest from the private sector, with a total estimated contract value of £1,250,000. Interested parties must note the engagement end date, which is set for 17th September 2025. This procurement process specifically targets delivery within the region of England, United Kingdom. The project initiation was marked on 18th June 2025, indicating a proactive approach towards early market engagement for the solar PV sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the renewable energy sector. Businesses with a focus on solar energy solutions and maintenance expertise are ideally suited to compete, given the project’s emphasis on maintaining solar PV systems. Entrepreneurs in the energy sector can leverage this opportunity to showcase innovative maintenance methodologies and form strategic partnerships with Cornwall Council, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the green energy market.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the private sector for the provision of solar PV maintenance services across its portfolio. Link to Supplying the Southwest soft market test documents. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cac119ce-794b-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f54c3cd5-2089-4974-9d15-7d914aff715e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5742ee-3366-4873-acae-5645a09172cf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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