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Installation of solar PV system

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Carterton Leisure Centre, facilitated by West Oxfordshire District Council, has reached completion. This contract, identified by the number 067614-2025, falls under the industry category of works, specifically solar panel roof-covering work, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded on 1st March 2025 and completed by 31st May 2025, with a gross value of £384,987.12. West Oxfordshire District Council, a sub-central public authority, was responsible for overseeing this process, choosing GSM LIMITED as the supplier.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in sustainable energy solutions, particularly those specialising in solar energy installations. It highlights opportunities for SMEs like GSM LIMITED, which benefit from direct procurement methods that avoid extensive competitive processes. Businesses equipped with the necessary expertise and infrastructure to efficiently install solar energy systems, especially those with experience handling public sector contracts, are well-placed to engage with similar future opportunities managed by public authorities such as West Oxfordshire District Council. Such contracts not only provide immediate business growth potential but also contribute to long-term strategic partnerships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Installation of solar PV system

Notice Description

Installation of solar photovoltaic PV system at Carterton Leisure Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067614-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,822 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 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
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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