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03 Dec 2025 at 10:59

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21 Feb 2025 at 17:33

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22 Aug 2023 at 15:50

Award

22 Aug 2023 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

28 Mar 2023 at 14:24

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30 Dec 2022 at 12:34

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25 Nov 2022 at 16:42

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05 Aug 2022 at 14:16

Award

14 Feb 2022 at 13:51

Tender

29 Oct 2021 at 13:53

Planning

13 Aug 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has recently completed the procurement process for the GMCA 374 - FC036 Salford CC - 2025/26 Solar PV Programme. This project is aimed at installing solar photovoltaic systems on the roofs of various council buildings and a local authority school in Salford. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure under the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024, categorised as construction and civil engineering work, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy management. The tender, which was awarded on 13th November 2025, sees NPS Energy LTD as the successful contractor, tasked with designing, supplying, testing, and commissioning these systems. The installations are expected to contribute significantly to reducing grid electricity consumption and carbon emissions for Salford City Council, with progress contingent upon receiving necessary grid offers and planning approvals for the sites involved.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy and construction, particularly those with expertise in solar photovoltaic system installations. Given the requirement for Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certifications, businesses that are certified and have a proven track record in successfully delivering similar projects will find the programme well-suited to their capabilities. The project's structured pricing strategy across 9 potential sites allows for flexibility and potential for expansion, making it an attractive opportunity for larger contractors with the capacity to handle multiple sites, while also accommodating for any site-specific variations that may arise during the contractual period. This initiative not only promises growth for renewable energy businesses but also aligns with broader sustainability goals that could lead to further projects in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 374 - FC036 Salford CC (Lot 1) - 2025/26 Solar PV Programme

Notice Description

Local authorities and public sector bodies continue to be tasked with making savings and reducing their carbon emissions, as well as being committed to sustainability and energy management. Solar photovoltaic technology would assist Salford City Council to achieve a reduction in grid electricity consumption and more importantly reduce its carbon emissions levels via on-site generation. Salford City Council is seeking to procure a contractor to undertake the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of solar photovoltaic systems on the roofs of up to 8 council buildings and 1 local authority school. The photovoltaic system installer and products used shall be certified by the microgeneration certification scheme (MCS). The photovoltaic installer shall provide proof of certification as part of the tender return. Whilst it is intended that works be carried out in a single stage for all sites, this may be separated into two stages, should the roof condition surveys identify any major roof integrity issues. Any sites identified as requiring re-roof works will be moved into stage 2 to allow the works to be carried out first. In either case, installations will only commence once grid offers from the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and any associated prior approvals from planning are received for the respective sites. The fixed price contract will include the design, supply, installation, setting to work, testing and commissioning of the photovoltaic systems and installations as defined within this specification on the proposed roof tops of the following buildings, as detailed in Annex A. 1. Worsley Leisure Centre, Bridgewater Road, Walkden, Worsley, M28 3AB 2. Salford Sports Village, 325 Littleton Road, Salford, M7 3NQ 3. Guild Hall Community Centre, Guild Avenue, Walkden, Worsley, M28 3AS 4. Barton Moss Secure Unit, Barton Moss Road, Eccles, M30 7RL 5. Buile Hill Park Banqueting Suite, 75 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RF 6. Beesley Green Community Centre, Beesley Green, Greenleach Lane, Worsley, M28 2QW 7. Winton Nursery Centre, Brindley Street, Winton, M30 8AB 8. Belvedere Early Years Centre, Whitebeam Close, Salford, M6 5EJ 9. Riverview Primary School, 1 Wheaters Street, Salford, M7 1QZ Whilst it is the intention that PV systems will be installed at all 9 locations, Salford City Council reserves the right to omit any number of sites or add additional sites during the contract period. For this reason, contractor is asked to price for each site separately. These values will be used to value any contract variations. If other sites are added there is an expectation that these will be priced using the same price structure. A change control process will be in place and all changes treated as contract variations and administered accordingly.

Lot Information

Lot 1-7

The GM Smart Energy call-off framework will be formed around seven lots. The lots will be defined by the smart energy technologies that GMCA partners might want to deploy on their buildings, car parks and land assets. Under each lot, partners should have the flexibility to progress schemes under one of three investment options: GMCA partner invest, shared ownership, third party invest.

Renewal: Renewal based on satisfactory performance

Lot 1

Mini competition via the GMCA 374 Go Neutral Framework in line with the PCR15 regulations and constitution. Option to extend to 30th June 2026.

Renewal: 1x 12 months

Lot 2

Solar car ports with battery storage

Renewal: 1 X 12 Months

Lot 3

Building integrated battery storage

Renewal: 1 X 12 Months

Lot 4

Ground mounted solar PV and battery storage (grid connected and private wire)

Renewal: 1X 12 Months

Lot 5

Integrated smart energy system

Renewal: 1 X 12 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d469
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079241-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

38551000 - Energy meters

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,078,520 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Additional Buyers

Salford City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Aberla Energy Ltd

Ameresco Limited

CorEnergy Limited

CorEnergy Ltd

Custom Solar Ltd

Emtec Energy

EvoEnergy Limited

Mitie Energy

NPS Energy Limited

NPS Energy Ltd

Polysolar Limited

Robertson Group Limited

SSE Energy Solutions

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd

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