Tender

Preferred Supplier for the Installation of PV Panels and Associated Electrical Works

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a public procurement process for a "Preferred Supplier for the Installation of PV Panels and Associated Electrical Works." This tender, categorized under the solar panel roof-covering work industry, involves installations at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Newmarket Community Hospital, located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Bury St Edmunds. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions being accepted through an open competition below threshold. Interested parties must complete their submissions by 12:00 noon on 15th December 2025, with any enquiries concluding by 8th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in solar panel installations and associated electrical works. The procurement method embraces open competition, allowing businesses that can effectively demonstrate competitive pricing, quality, including capabilities and social value, to vie for the contract. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth in the renewable energy sector and expand an enterprise's footprint within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preferred Supplier for the Installation of PV Panels and Associated Electrical Works

Notice Description

Preferred Supplier for the Installation of PV Panels and Associated Electrical Works at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) and Newmarket Community Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076625-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280 Under £100K
Lots Value
£280 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Swain
Contact Email
kelly.swain@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01284 712829

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

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