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Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2

South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee

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22 Aug 2025 at 16:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2" aimed at climate emergency and decarbonisation efforts across South East Wales. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a particular focus on the energy and related services sector. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in preliminary market engagement, which must be completed by 6th October 2025. The project involves local authorities from regions including Cardiff (UKL22), and it is anticipated that the contract will commence on 15th January 2026, running for an initial term up to 14th January 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. The procurement process seeks to determine supplier interest and capacity for a proposed concession contract supporting the roll-out of solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and EV chargers in residential and community settings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the renewable energy and installation sectors. The initiative not only supports broader environmental objectives but also offers local businesses the chance to engage in a collective purchasing scheme, potentially increasing their market exposure and customer base. Businesses specialising in solar panel installation and associated services such as management, energy services, and roof-covering work will likely find the tender aligns perfectly with their capabilities. Furthermore, the winning contractor will manage a platform allowing third-party suppliers to bid for installation projects, presenting additional avenues for consortiums and partnerships within the local industry to thrive and leverage potential commissions for each successful installation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2

Notice Description

In order to support Climate Emergency and Decarbonisation work across South East Wales, Cardiff Capital Region are exploring facilitation of a Collective Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Purchasing Scheme for local authorities belonging to the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). The aim of this early market engagement exercise is to determine whether there is a market to help residents, SME buildings, community venues and places of worship purchase "Supply and Fit" PV arrays, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) chargers at an affordable price from accredited installers. The contractor will handle customer service, vet installers and provide regional capacity for rollout of solar PV, plus provide relevant project data to the Cardiff Capital Region. The contractor will deliver a collective purchasing Scheme for the supply and installation of photovoltaic panel (PV) systems for householders to enable them to take advantage of discounted panels via collective purchasing, with options for battery storage and electric vehicle charging. The Contractor will set up an online platform to facilitate the collective purchasing scheme by allowing 3rd party suppliers to bid for work for which householders have registered interest. Supply and installation contracts shall be between the Contractor and the Household/establishment. The Contractor will pay the Authorities a commission for every successful installation completed. The planned contract start date is 15th January 2026. This contract is categorized as a below threshold concessions contract as the Authorities are not able to commit or guarantee any orders. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may or may not include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including demonstrations or clarification sessions. Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33744 and can be accessed using the following link: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/999665370198C7BC4FD9 (please copy and paste into your browser)

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may or may not include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including demonstrations or clarification sessions. Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33548 and can be accessed using the following link: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/999665370198C7BC4FD9 (please copy and paste into a browser)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051013-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

71314000 - Energy and related services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee
Additional Buyers

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Bridgend County Borough Council

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Cardiff Council

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Monmouthshire County Borough Council

Newport City Council

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Torfaen County Borough Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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