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Solar PV Operation & Maintenance Contract

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 11:47

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Solar PV Operation & Maintenance Contract," aimed at servicing over 3,000 domestic and 28 commercial solar PV systems. The buying organisation, Nottingham City Council, located in Nottingham, UK, has entered the award stage as of 4th December 2025, with Sureserve Energy Services South West Limited being the selected supplier. The contract is valued at £2,759,397.60 gross and is scheduled to run from 2025 to 2027, with potential renewal subject to funding. The procurement was conducted using an open method, allowing below-threshold competition, and focuses on works within the solar energy sector, primarily in the region denoted as UKF14.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in solar energy maintenance and repairs, notably those experienced with domestic and commercial installations. Companies adept in mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for future similar tenders, given the essential scope of reactive and remedial repairs. Such contracts enable suppliers to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, fostering business growth through engagement in renewable energy infrastructure projects. The open competition nature of the procurement method offers a fair and transparent avenue for capable businesses to secure valuable contracts.

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Notice Title

Solar PV Operation & Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of operation and maintenance services to domestic and commercial Solar PV systems, including reactive & remedial repairs, on behalf of Nottingham City Council. Nottingham City Council have over 3,000 domestic rooftop solar PV systems and 28 commercial solar PV systems. They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of their solar assets and have a duty of care to ensure they are inspected and tested regularly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080527-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,299,498 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,299,498 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,299,498 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURESERVE ENERGY SERVICES SOUTH WEST

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