Tender

Solar Panels Servicing and Maintenance

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes is inviting tenders for the "Solar Panels Servicing and Maintenance" contract, aiming to engage qualified suppliers for the servicing and maintenance of its solar panels. The process, categorized under the services industry, is currently at the Tender stage with an open procedure method. Located within the UK, the contract value is grossly estimated at £1,500,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 January 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 7 January 2026, with the contract award period anticipated to conclude by 23 March 2026. The services are specifically required in the United Kingdom, with the delivery region denoted as UK.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar panel services, particularly those with expertise in both repair and maintenance sectors. Companies equipped to offer high-quality service while demonstrating social value will be advantaged, given the weighted award criteria prioritising cost (90%) and social value (10%). The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises, with prospects of a three-year duration, extendable up to five years, thus providing a stable revenue stream. Interested parties should ensure electronic submissions via the designated submission portal, with English as the required language for proposal documentation.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f14e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080854-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
Laura Raisbeck
Contact Email
laura.raisbeck@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752388145

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

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