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Installation of PV system at Carterton Leisure Centre

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Installation of PV system at Carterton Leisure Centre" was conducted by West Oxfordshire District Council, classified as a public authority within the sub-central government category. With the process reaching the completion stage on 28th July 2025, the contract was awarded to GSM Ltd. The project falls under the 'works' category in the electricity, solar, and energy industry, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement strategy utilised was direct, below threshold and without competition, under legal framework 2023/54 of UK legislation. Key dates include the contract period starting on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 1st September 2025, with the contract signed on 26th May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in solar energy installations and related works. The awarded contract to a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), GSM Ltd, underscores the accessibility for SMEs to engage in government contracts without the need for competitive procedures. Businesses with expertise in renewable energy solutions and solar panel installations can draw confidence from this successful engagement, encouraging similar enterprises to seek out similar opportunities within the public sector, particularly where projects aim to bolster green initiatives and energy efficiency.

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Notice Title

Installation of PV system at Carterton Leisure Centre

Notice Description

Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) at the Carterton Leisure Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05672d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043508-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,822 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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