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Proposed Solar Farm Horncastle

East Lindsey District Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

28 Jul 2026 at 14:42

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

17 Jun 2026 at 11:21

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

02 Jun 2026 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 14:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lindsey District Council procured works to install solar panels at The Hub in Horncastle. The requirement covers electrical installation associated with the proposed solar farm, including the installation of the panels and related electrical works. Delivery is centred on The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire. The council is the buyer, with Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd assisting with the procurement. This is a construction and renewable-energy installation opportunity rather than a supply-only purchase or a general energy consultancy service. Businesses whose core work is commercial solar installation, electrical contracting, renewable-energy infrastructure or associated building and commissioning services are the most relevant audience for this requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. One lot was used. Nine bids were received, all nine from SMEs. EVOENERGY LIMITED was awarded the work on 16 January 2026 for £320,000 excluding VAT (£384,000 including VAT). The award period was 19 February to 1 June 2026. The contract was signed on 8 May 2026 and is active, with a contract value of £408,856.16 excluding VAT (£490,627.39 including VAT) and a contract period from 11 June to 4 September 2026. Participation was reserved for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Electronic submission was allowed, and the award criteria were set out in the procurement documents.

This procurement demonstrates demand from East Lindsey District Council for a substantial, end-to-end solar-panel and electrical installation project at a council facility. A credible competitor for similar work would need practical capability in commercial solar-farm installation, electrical installation and the delivery of works on an occupied or operational public-sector site. The requirement was suitable for SMEs, and all nine final-stage bidders were SMEs, indicating that the scale was accessible to established smaller contractors rather than limited to major national firms. Relevant businesses should be able to manage installation activities, coordinate site delivery and provide the technical and project-delivery competence needed to complete a public-sector renewable-energy works contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed Solar Farm Horncastle

Notice Description

Proposed installation of Solar panels at the Hub Horncastle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071281-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£408,856 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 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
East Lindsey District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HORNCASTLE
Postcode
LN9 6PH
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Horncastle
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOENERGY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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