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Ferndale Community School Solar PV

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract process revolves around the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC) for the "Ferndale Community School Solar PV" project, an initiative completed under public authority - sub-central government, governed by Welsh devolved regulations. This project falls under the industry category of energy and related services and is located in the UKL15 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a below-threshold competition, indicating limited competition. The contract was awarded on 18th July 2025 and is active with a period spanning from 21st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £53,019.60 with a net value of £44,183.00.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in energy and related services, particularly those capable of delivering solar energy solutions. The contract was awarded to GMI Electrical Ltd, a large-scale supplier, suggesting that the requirements may best suit businesses with robust resources and expertise in similar energy projects. The opportunity exemplifies how businesses can grow by leveraging public contracts that focus on sustainable energy solutions, providing potential exposure, innovation, and development within the community and industry. Companies with a presence in Wales or those compliant with Welsh devolved regulations are particularly well-positioned to engage in such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ferndale Community School Solar PV

Notice Description

Ferndale Community School Solar PV 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fab9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085051-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,183 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
energy@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMI ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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