Ceredigion - Rooftop Solar PV's Installation

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 13:45

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 13:13

Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic panels at several sites within Ceredigion has been overseen by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. This contract has progressed through the tender and award stages, culminating with the award dated 27 April 2026. The project, titled "Ceredigion - Rooftop Solar PV Installation," falls within the works category, specifically targeting solar-related installations and is located in the UKL14 region, United Kingdom. The procurement, governed by Welsh devolved regulations and under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, utilised an open competition method. The contract commenced on 19 January 2026 and will conclude on 24 August 2026. The award was made to Stellar Energy UK Ltd, an SME from Llanelli, and the value of the contract is approximately £150,132.71 (gross).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in renewable energy, particularly those with expertise in solar installations and photovoltaic systems. Businesses equipped to participate would ideally be those with capability in executing solar installation projects or providing relevant technical services. SMEs with sustainable energy solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and engage in government contracts, potentially leading to further projects as initially successful installations may lead to future works at additional locations. The competitive open bidding process, which attracted a number of submissions including a majority from SMEs, underscores the opportunity for similarly positioned businesses to enter this promising market segment.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Rooftop Solar PV's Installation

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council have appointed a qualified and competent Contractor to undertake the full installation of photovoltaic solar panels at six total sites within Ceredigion. Ysgol Bro Sion Cwilt in Synod Inn, Ysgol Y Dderi in Llangybi, Ysgol Penllwyn in Capel Bangor, Ysgol Llanarth, Ysgol Llanilar and Canolfan Steffan in Lampeter.Subject to successful delivery of the initial installations, Ceredigion County Council intend to instruct the successful tenderer to undertake additional Solar PV projects at other locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038104-2026
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


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£125,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£125,110 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STELLAR ENERGY

Further Information

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