Award

Solar Panels Servicing and Maintenance

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 11:57

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 13:31

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes, a public undertaking based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, is actively engaged in the procurement process for the servicing and maintenance of their solar panels. This tender falls under the 'Repair and Maintenance Services' industry category and involves both the open procedure procurement method and the service procurement stage. The contract related to this process was signed on 11th March 2026, with a period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, and allows for a potential renewal extending up to 31st March 2031. The current procurement stage is complete, with details recently published on 19th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in solar panel repair and maintenance, particularly those situated in the UK or Ireland. Plymouth Community Homes' open procedure allows suitably qualified suppliers, such as small and medium enterprises, to compete effectively. With an estimated contract value exceeding £1.47 million, this provides an attractive opportunity for firms looking to enhance their portfolio by engaging in long-term and high-value service contracts. Businesses with a focus on sustainability and renewable energy infrastructure maintenance would find this contract particularly beneficial for driving growth and establishing a robust market presence.

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Notice Title

Solar Panels Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to respond to this ITT to undertake servicing and maintenance to PCH solar panels

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 3 year contract plus 1 plus 1 = 5 year contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f14e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025112-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,225,993 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,225,993 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLER SOLAR (SW

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