Award

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Services

GENTOO GROUP

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 09:35

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 13:34

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

Gentoo Group, a public authority operating within the sub-central government in Sunderland, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Services. The contract was awarded to Next Gen Eco Solutions Limited, an SME located in Consett. This process involved an open procedure for procuring diverse services related to solar PV systems, including maintenance, cleaning, meshing, inspections, and solar thermal panel replacement. The contract, valued at £807,328.80 gross with a period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2030, reflects Gentoo Group's commitment to ensuring efficient energy solutions within the UKC23 region.

This contract presents significant business growth potential for companies involved in energy and related services. SMEs with expertise in solar energy, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance and safety inspection services, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement has highlighted the importance of quality and social value, alongside pricing considerations, thereby encouraging businesses with innovative energy solutions and sustainable practices to offer their services. The active participation of multiple SMEs reflects a competitive opportunity for energising business growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Tender is to procure a sole Provider to provide varying maintenance, cleaning, meshing, and protection systems to those installations for the next five years. This Contract is made up of five key elements. Part 1 - Maintenance Services to Solar PV Systems; Part 2 - Cyclical Cleaning and Meshing Services to Solar PV Systems; Part 3 - Electrical Safety Inspections & Associated Repairs to Solar PV; Part 4 - Mechanical Inspections; and Part 5 - Solar Thermal Panel Replacement (to PV Panels). Please note that the appointed sole Provider must be able to undertake all five elements listed above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079176-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£672,774 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£672,774 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Mackenzie Heath
Contact Email
mackenzie.heath@gentoogroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXT GEN ECO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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