Planning

BCP council property solar PV and associated system installation

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 11:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "BCP council property solar PV and associated system installation." This procurement process, aimed at the installation of solar PV systems and related technology solutions, targets BCP-owned sites, potentially involving five to seven locations within the UKK region of the United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of solar energy (CPV code 09330000), this tender is timed with key milestones, such as a scheduled market engagement due by 21 September 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the pre-market engagement to express interest and submit completed questionnaires on the BCP procurement portal.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in solar energy solutions and related installations. The procurement process, which includes a framework agreement, suggests that SMEs with expertise in solar technology and a focus on sustainability within the public sector would be ideally positioned to compete. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2025 and could extend until November 2030, allowing for potential renewals. This aligns well with companies aiming to expand their portfolio within the renewable energy domain and those looking to establish long-term partnerships with public authorities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCP council property solar PV and associated system installation

Notice Description

Pre Market engagement for a forthcoming tender for the installation of solar PV and associated technology full system solutions at BCP-owned sites. This is likely to include between five and seven properties/locations. A Pre Market Engagement questionnaire is available from BCP procurement portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/. Potential suppliers, especially local SMEs, are encouraged to complete the questionnaire. Participation or non-participation in this market engagement event shall not prejudice organisations participating in any future procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any organisation at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process.

Planning Information

Please express an interest on the project BCP procurement portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/and submit your completed questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058db7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051242-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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