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PV Solar Car Park Canopy Cambridgeshire Constabulary

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Nov 2025 at 07:43

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire has concluded a procurement process for the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) car park canopy at the Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Huntingdon headquarters. This contract, under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, was awarded on 9th September 2025, with activities set to begin on 25th November 2025 and completion planned by 31st March 2026. As part of the award stage, the procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold without competition, highlighting a specific focus on acquiring goods in the solar energy sector, specifically for solar installations. The total gross contract value amounts to GBP 74,841.6.

The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy installations, particularly those dealing with solar photovoltaic modules. Firms within the UKH12 region, such as large-scale suppliers or those capable of direct procurement engagement without competition, can benefit from such projects. This particular contract awarded to Varsity Consulting Ltd underscores the potential for companies looking to expand their operations in supporting sustainable and decarbonisation initiatives led by public authorities like those in the sub-central government sector. Competitive players within the renewable energy industry, especially those focusing on innovative energy solutions, stand to gain from such collaborations, signaling promising growth trajectories in public sector energy initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PV Solar Car Park Canopy Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire Police plans to install solar photovoltaic (PV) car park canopies at its Huntingdon HQ to supply renewable electricity and support the decarbonisation goals of the constabulary

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081389-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,368 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£62,368 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 9LA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARSITY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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