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Award of Solar Photovoltaic Installation Including the Design & Installation of Roof Safety Barrier and Access Steps, Treforest Learning Resource Centre

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 11:35

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for solar photovoltaic installation at its Treforest Learning Resource Centre. The project, which involved designing and installing a roof safety barrier and access steps alongside the solar panels, began on 17th November 2025 and is scheduled to end on 20th March 2026. The procurement process operated under an open competition method suitable for projects below a certain financial threshold. Notable for its incorporation of electrical and solar energy works, the tender falls under the industry categories of solar panels and electrical installation work.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar energy and electrical installation. Companies that have experience with large-scale public projects, particularly those within higher education or similar sectors, would find this contract highly beneficial for growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-placed to compete, especially if they can demonstrate robust health and safety procedures, programme management abilities, and social value contributions. Participation in this project could enhance a business's portfolio in sustainability-focused public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Award of Solar Photovoltaic Installation Including the Design & Installation of Roof Safety Barrier and Access Steps, Treforest Learning Resource Centre

Notice Description

This notices details the award of a recent tender process. The University of South Wales requires a partner for install Solar Photovoltaic Installation, Including the Design & Installation of Roof Safety Barrier and Access Steps. This is to take place at our Treforest Learning Resource Centre. Works to include the supply & fit of solar panels to the proposed designs, installation of new distribution board, all commissioning of panels and monitoring equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074703-2025
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,988 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFS SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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