Award

Supply and Installation of Solar Panels on Broads Authority Buildings

BROADS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 15:54

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Broads Authority, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Solar Panels on Broads Authority Buildings" project in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement saw RENENERGY LIMITED secure the contract, as per the award notice dated 21 October 2025. The project, falling under the industry category of goods related to solar panels and special trade construction works, was conducted via an open competition method below the threshold, ensuring a transparent and competitive tendering environment. The contract period is set from 31 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the award valued at £86,818.94 gross.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in renewable energy solutions and construction, particularly those specializing in the design and installation of photovoltaic systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in solar panel installations and who can demonstrate competitive pricing and quality assurance standards would be ideal contenders. The procurement emphasized criteria such as the total kilowatt-peak (kWP) output and quality proposal, thereby encouraging businesses to showcase innovation, structural compatibility, and added social value, paving the way for more sustainable business practices and potentially expanding their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Solar Panels on Broads Authority Buildings

Notice Description

Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to design, supply and instal a solar photovoltaic system on a steel-framed building in Norwich.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An option in this scheme is for a complimentary photovoltaic scheme on an adjacent steel-framed building which would require complete re-roofing prior to any photovoltaic install.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067252-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£72,349 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 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
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Dan Hoare
Contact Email
finance@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603 756043

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENENERGY

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