Tender

Ceredigion - Rooftop Solar PV's Installation

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is inviting bids for the installation of rooftop solar PVs across six sites within Ceredigion, including schools and a community centre. This tender falls under the industry category of solar installation and solar panel-related works. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 15th September 2025. The procurement is being conducted via open competition under Welsh devolved regulations, specifically targeting below-threshold projects in the UK, region UKL14. Interested suppliers should note the enquiry period deadline on 8th September 2025, with the contract anticipated to start on 20th October 2025 and end by 30th March 2026.

The call for tenders presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering quality technical installations. The focus on both technical capability and cost-effectiveness in the award criteria—with a 70% emphasis on price—makes this tender particularly attractive for competitive providers in the solar energy sector. This contract has the potential for further expansion to cover additional installations beyond the initial scope, offering growth opportunities for the successful tenderer.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Rooftop Solar PV's Installation

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure the services of 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/049810-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01545 570881

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

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