Planning

Sunspot Solar Panels Soft Market Test

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 15:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tendring District Council, in collaboration with Essex County Council, is initiating a preliminary market engagement under the title "Sunspot Solar Panels Soft Market Test". This potential procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to assess interest for a project involving the supply and installation of solar panels along with associated building services in the Clacton-on-Sea region, UK. Interested parties should note that this market engagement closes on 31st October 2025, and they are required to express interest via email as part of the engagement process. The tender, regulated under the UKPGA 2023/54 framework, plans a contract period from 31st March to 30th September 2026.

This engagement represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the building installation and renewable energy sectors, particularly those specialising in solar technologies. Given the substantial focus on works, companies with expertise in solar panel installation and related infrastructure improvements are ideally suited. Engaging in this early phase can position a business favourably for subsequent tender stages, promoting growth by extending their reach within the UK public sector contracts and enhancing their portfolio in energy-efficient solutions. Ensuring quick and proactive engagement in the market testing phase can provide strategic advantages for interested vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sunspot Solar Panels Soft Market Test

Notice Description

This is not a tender Description of the scope of works: Supply and install new solar panels to the roof of the existing Sunspot building, inclusive of new associated inverters and battery storage, and building work in connection with including fire stopping. Split of works vs services: 95% works and 5% services

Planning Information

This is not a tender, this is a soft market test to gauge interest in this opportunity Please email joshua.carter@essex.gov.uk with the subject "Sunspot Solar Panels" to confirm whether your organisation would be interested in bidding for this opportunity should we progress it to tender stage. Please respond prior to midnight on 31st October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065692-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joshua.carter@essex.gov.uk, procurement@tendringdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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