Tender

Installation of solar panels and battery storage at Crowthorne Parish Hall

CROWTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

Crowthorne Parish Council invites tenders for the installation of solar panels and battery storage at the Parish Hall located in Heath Hill Road South, Crowthorne, RG45 7BW. This procurement falls under the 'Electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy' category with an open procurement process valued at £27,000. Interested parties may attend site visits scheduled for 10 am on 12 and 19 December 2025 and must submit tenders by noon on 14 January 2026. The project aims to reduce the council's emissions and electricity bills, aligning with the government's Net Zero target by 2050. The tender is currently in the active stage with no electronic submissions allowed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar panel systems and electrical installation work. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in green energy solutions, might find this contract beneficial as it supports the transition towards sustainable energy. The contract period begins on 16 March 2026, with a preference for minimal disruption to the day nursery sessions on-site. Suitable businesses are encouraged to apply and can refer to section 5 of the tender pack for assessment criteria and additional specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of solar panels and battery storage at Crowthorne Parish Hall

Notice Description

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: Supply and Installation of photo-voltaic solar panel system at the Parish Hall, Heath Hill Road South, Crowthorne, RG45 7BN Full details of the scope of works are in the notice on the GOV.UK Find a Tender website. In summary:- Crowthorne Parish Council (CPC) seeks tenders for the INSTALLATION OF PHOTO-VOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM AT:- PARISH HALL, HEATH HILL ROAD SOUTH, CROWTHORNE, RG45 7BW CPC would like to install PV panels to: * Reduce the council's own emissions. * Reduce electricity bills. * Support the government's move to green energy and the commitment to reach NetZero by 2050. Tenders are invited by noon on Wednesday 14 January 2026 and should be submitted to: Melanie Saville Clerk to Crowthorne Parish Council The Morgan Centre Wellington Road Crowthorne RG45 7LD Visits to site in order to view the sports area are scheduled for 10am Friday 12 December and 10am Friday 19 December 2025 and can be arranged by emailing Liz Turkington (Projects Officer) projects@crowthorne-pc.gov.uk All queries relating to the tender process and specification should be addressed to :- Liz Turkington Project Officer Crowthorne Parish Council The Morgan Centre Wellington Road Crowthorne RG45 7LD projects@crowthorne-pc.gov.uk 01344 771251 See full specification for works in the tender document uploaded on the Find a Tender portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Ideally the contract will not over run as we have a day nursery on site and wish to minimise any disruption to them. Council would prefer the major works period to be as short as possible with any over run simply for work which is minimally disruptive of our hall users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079928-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 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
CROWTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Liz Turkington
Contact Email
projects@crowthorne-pc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01344771251

Buyer Location

Locality
CROWTHORNE
Postcode
RG45 7LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Crowthorne
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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