Planning

Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services." This process is focused on the services category in the solar panels and repair and maintenance services industry, located in the United Kingdom. The Council is currently conducting a soft market assessment to gauge interest from private sector companies for providing solar PV maintenance services across its portfolio. A notable milestone is the scheduled deadline on 7th July 2025, for engagement, with the communication of future notice planned by 30th August 2025. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £1,500,000 gross, with a contract period expected to start from 1st November 2025 and potentially extend until 30th November 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in solar energy solutions or maintenance services. Companies specialising in solar panels and repair services could find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. Businesses capable of delivering value within the outlined budget and timeline can leverage this engagement for potential contract awards, fostering long-term collaboration with Cornwall Council and enhancing their portfolio of public sector clients.

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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. please see soft market test info here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cac119ce-794b-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

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-h6vhtk-055544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035831-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tamsyn Willcocks
Contact Email
tamsyn.willcocks@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441872322222

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
Not specified

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

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