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Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 07:44

Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council, a regional authority located in Stirling, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels, and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings." The process, conducted under the open procedure method, commenced with an invitation to tender (ITT) in early April 2025, with bids formally opening on 9 May 2025. Classified under the 'goods' category, focusing on solar panels, this tender falls under the CPV code 09331000. This initiative aims at both new installations and the ongoing maintenance of existing solar systems in the region of UKM77, driving energy efficiency in council and social housing buildings. The contract, valued at £11,000,000, was signed on 5 September 2025.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in renewable energy technologies, particularly those with expertise in solar PV and thermal systems. Companies that are Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certified and possess NICEIC or SELECT certifications are well-suited to partake. Additionally, as community benefits are integral to the contract, enterprises focusing on local community engagement will find this beneficial. Large-scale suppliers, as well as SMEs, were encouraged to submit bids, allowing diverse business growth through engagement with public infrastructure projects. The awarded contractor, FES Support Services, exemplifies a robust partner capable of leveraging this opportunity to enhance its market standing in sustainable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings

Notice Description

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Solar Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings. The term contract will cover both new installations and the maintenance of existing systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is to supply and install Solar PV systems and maintain existing and new Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems owned by Stirling Council. It is also to maintain any Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems installed by the incumbent Contractor or previous Contractors, once these panels have been in situ for more than 12 months, and to monitor the performance of all existing and new installations.

Renewal: The renewal will occur roughly 6 months before the expiry of the last permissible extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056402-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to the expiry on the awarded tender.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dion Robb
Contact Email
robbd@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FES SUPPORT SERVICES

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