Planning

Adoption of Solar Panels within Oxfordshire

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is embarking on a significant public procurement process under the title "Adoption of Solar Panels within Oxfordshire," focusing on enhancing energy efficiency for residents. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically involving electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy, as well as energy-management services. Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) due by 24th October 2025. A contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2056. The overall budget is set at £4.2 million, with £3.5 million allocated for core services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly those with expertise in solar panel technology and energy management. It fosters substantial growth potential by participating in a long-term project funded by a sub-central government authority in the UK. Opportunities are particularly enticing for companies that can provide competitive and sustainable energy solutions to meet public sector demands. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts and those capable of operating within the UK regulatory framework are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Adoption of Solar Panels within Oxfordshire

Notice Description

Adoption of Solar Panels within Oxfordshire. To ensure energy efficiency for residents within Oxfordshire.

Planning Information

Please complete RFI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060852-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2056 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Davis
Contact Email
mark.davis@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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