Planning

Energy Efficiency & PV

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking a delivery partner for their "Energy Efficiency & PV" project. The initiative is focused on designing and installing energy efficiency and photovoltaic projects across the Council Estate, located in the UK region UKK42. Companies can engage in an interactive pre-market engagement session on 15th December 2025, allowing them to influence the project specifications and showcase innovative sustainable solutions. The procurement is categorised under environmental improvement works and solar energy, with a total value of £188,400. While the tender is still under planning, contracting is anticipated to commence in February 2026 and could extend until 2029.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly those focusing on solar energy and sustainable practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria supporting SME participation. Companies with expertise in energy efficiency, photovoltaic installations, or environmental improvements are invited to contribute their insights during the engagement session, fostering relationships with Torbay Council and positioning themselves as key players for future sustainable collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Efficiency & PV

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a deliver partner to design and install a range of energy efficiency and PV projects across the Council Estate.

Planning Information

Why Attend? Join us for an interactive pre-market engagement session focused on shaping our upcoming Energy Efficiency and Photovoltaic (PV) Contract. This is your chance to: - Influence the specification by sharing your expertise and insights. - Showcase innovation and best practice in energy efficiency and PV solutions. - Help define the best route to market, ensuring the procurement process works for both buyers and suppliers. What’s in it for you? - Early visibility of our upcoming procurement opportunity. - Direct input into shaping a specification that reflects market capabilities. - Build relationships and position your organisation as a key partner in delivering sustainable solutions. - Opportunity to highlight innovations that differentiate your offering. Your input will directly impact how we design a contract that drives sustainability, value, and long-term success. Don’t miss the opportunity to collaborate and make your voice heard! The engagement event will take place via Teams on Monday 15th December from 10-11.30am. To express your interest in attending, please complete the PME Interest form which can be accessed via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and return via the messaging function of the portal. An invite to the event will then be emailed to you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080098-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Chanelle Busby
Contact Email
chanelle.busby@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447443682724

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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