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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 15:36

TenderUpdate

11 Mar 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

Tai Tarian Ltd, one of the largest social housing providers in Wales, is in the tender stage for a framework agreement involving the design and installation of roof-mounted solar PV systems across its properties in Neath Port Talbot. The procurement falls under the industry category of works, specifically solar panel roof-covering work, supporting both Tai Tarian’s capital investment and the Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme. Recent amendments have extended the submission deadline for tenders to 31st March 2025, at 09:00 AM. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions. The framework is set to run until 31st March 2026, with options to extend for three additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar PV system design and installation, particularly those that are MCS certified and capable of integrating the required environmental building energy monitoring systems. Companies within the electrical installation sector that meet the qualifying criteria and are prepared to deliver community and economic benefits as per Tai Tarian’s policies will find this tender particularly fitting. The contract emphasises local reinvestment, job creation, and supply chain support within the Neath Port Talbot area, aligning with the broader goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act Wales.

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Notice Title

Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Tai Tarian is seeking to appoint contractors (Providers) to a Framework Agreement for the Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems throughout Neath Port Talbot to support Tai Tarian in the delivery of its capital investment and Welsh Government's Optimised Retrofit Programme. The scope of this Framework Agreement comprises of the design, supply and installation of individual roof mounted solar PV arrays to Tai Tarian's properties throughout Neath Port Talbot, and (may include during the life of the Framework Agreement) the installation (only) of environmental building energy monitoring systems, in accordance with all Appendices. The scope of this Framework Agreement also comprises of the requirement to design and install solar PV systems on a "design and fit only" basis, i.e. this does not include the supply of solar PV panels, mounting brackets, or inverters, as these will be purchased and provided by Tai Tarian.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tai Tarian is seeking to appoint contractors (Providers) to a Framework Agreement for the Design and Installation of Roof Mounted Solar PV Systems throughout Neath Port Talbot to support Tai Tarian in the delivery of its capital investment and Welsh Government's Optimised Retrofit Programme. The scope of this Framework Agreement comprises of the design, supply and installation of individual roof mounted solar PV arrays to Tai Tarian's properties throughout Neath Port Talbot, and (may include during the life of the Framework Agreement) the installation (only) of environmental building energy monitoring systems, in accordance with all Appendices. The scope of this Framework Agreement also comprises of the requirement to design and install solar PV systems on a "design and fit only" basis, i.e. this does not include the supply of solar PV panels, mounting brackets, or inverters, as these will be purchased and provided by Tai Tarian. Providers appointed to this Framework will be responsible for procuring and supplying all other associated electrical equipment required for installation, such as isolators, consumer units, and any other necessary components. Tai Tarian reserves the right to supply the solar PV panels and any associated parts required for the works. Providers appointed to this Framework will be expected to accommodate this requirement. Providers must submit a "design and fit only" price as requested in Appendix 1B - Price Framework. The installation of environmental building energy monitoring systems (if applicable during the life of the Framework Agreement) must be completed at the time of the installation of the solar PV system, and the building energy monitoring systems must be registered with the system provider (currently iOpt Assets, support@ioptassets.com) and installation documentation is provided in Appendix 9. Training support for the installation of iOpt will be provided by iOpt on request. The appointed Providers must a provide and install a standalone Wylex (or equally approved) consumer unit, including 2 spare ways, to supply newly installed solar PV system. The appointed Providers must not install invertor in loft space, unless otherwise agreed by Tai Tarian's Client Representative. The appointed Providers must be MCS certified, the products installed must be tier 1 MCS accredited and Trustmark certified. The appointed Providers will be required to undertake the Retrofit Assessment, Retrofit Coordination and lodgement with Trustmark, to satisfy the requirements of Welsh Government's Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) grant funding.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement shall operate for a period of 11 months, until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e57f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006402-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tai Tarian Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH
Postcode
SA11 2FP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Briton Ferry West
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

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