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Photo Voltaic Solar Panels

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 17:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 10:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for installing photovoltaic solar panels has been completed by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The initiative is part of the Trust's commitment to the NHS net zero carbon target, aiming to reduce emissions and electricity costs for its facilities. This project, divided into five lots, will provide solar PV systems across five sites: Tiverton, Falmouth, Frome, Dorchester, and Falfield (including battery storage). Funded by the Great British Energy Solar Partnerships Programme (NHS), the procurement process followed an open competition method and concluded with an awarded contract to Bright Spark Energy Solutions Limited. The contract, valued at approximately £176,253.00, commenced on 22nd October 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2026.

This procurement project presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in renewable energy, particularly those specialising in solar panel installations. By participating, businesses can position themselves as key contributors to the NHS's sustainability goals, enhancing their market reputation. The focus on solar panel work creates possibilities for firms with expertise in this area to showcase their technical capabilities and support the transition to greener energy solutions. Companies interested in growth should note the open competition procurement method, which provides a fair chance for multiple suppliers to bid for projects like the solar panel installations at the mentioned locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Photo Voltaic Solar Panels

Notice Description

The Trust is working towards the NHS net zero carbon target and its own green plan to achieve a service that has a reduced environmental impact. Solar PV will support the reduction in emissions linked to energy use from our estate as well as reducing overall electricity spend and providing the security of generating our own electricity. SWASFT has been awarded funding from the Great British Energy Solar Partnerships Programme (NHS) (previously NEEF) to deliver solar PV systems at five sites during 2025/2026. There is limited solar PV across the Trusts premises and this project will aid the Trust in meeting the carbon reduction targets against the Trusts annual electricity use of more than 4,500,000 kWh. The aim of the project is to install solar PV at five Trust sites to reduce the Trusts emissions and cost from electricity. Great British Energy Solar Partnerships Programme (NHS) funding has been awarded for each site. Each site requires a solar PV system; the only exception is Falfield which also requires a battery storage solution too. Lots: Lot 1- Tiverton * Lot 2- Falmouth * Lot 3- Frome * Lot 4- Dorchester * Lot 5- Falfield (including battery storage)

Lot Information

Lot 1- Tiverton Ambulance Station

Delivery solar PV systems to site roof

Lot 2 Falmouth Ambulance Station

Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Falmouth

Frome Ambulance Station

Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Frome

Dorchester Ambulance Station

Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Dorchester

Falfield Fleet Centre

Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Falfield GL12 8EE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063921-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,502 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£117,502 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£117,502 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT SPARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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