Planning

The Supply and Installation of Solar PV and any Associated Equipment

WEST MERCIA ENERGY

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

West Mercia Energy, a public authority operating under sub-central government, is in the planning stage of launching a tender for "The Supply and Installation of Solar PV and any Associated Equipment." This procurement initiative is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025 and aims to establish a multi-supplier framework, divided into ten regional lots covering England and Wales. The project's industry focus is on renewable energy, specifically solar panels and installation. A planned notice concerning the tender process is expected to be published by 1st July 2025, and relevant enterprises are advised to monitor for updates.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers within the renewable energy sector, particularly those experienced in solar installation and manufacturing. The framework's division into regional lots presents a competitive advantage for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a fair participation landscape. Businesses equipped with the capability to deliver and install solar photovoltaic systems will find this tender particularly relevant, with the backing of a framework agreement suggesting potential long-term opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Installation of Solar PV and any Associated Equipment

Notice Description

WME are looking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the supply and installation of Solar PV and any associated equipment. Our intention is to split the requirement into 10 regional lots, to cover England and Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024113-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA ENERGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customerservices@westmerciaenergy.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 5DE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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