Tender

Solar PV System Extension at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the extension of a Solar PV System at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, located in the UK region UKL16. The procurement is in the 'works' industry category, specifically focused on solar energy. As of September 2025, the tendering stage is active, with an open procurement method under a "below threshold - open competition" process. Key dates to note include a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on the 26th of September, 2025, and the clarification period ending on the 19th of September, 2025. The project is valued at approximately £158,400 gross (£132,000 net) and will be conducted in compliance with Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy installations, particularly those with expertise in solar panel and energy distribution systems. Given the emphasis on both technical quality (60%) and price (40%) as award criteria, companies with a robust portfolio in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions may find this an excellent growth opportunity. Suitable for SMEs, the contract period runs from the end of October 2025 to January 2026. Companies interested must access and submit documents via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering portal, ensuring compliance with the Council’s specific instructions and requirements.

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Notice Title

Solar PV System Extension at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, hereinafter referred to as the 'Council', invites Tenders in accordance with the enclosed Instructions, the Council's Requirements and subject to the attached terms and conditions, for a Solar PV System Extension at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059533
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054392-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 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
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Schofield
Contact Email
corporate.procurement2@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441495364833

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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