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Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2

SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The "Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2" contract, managed by the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee, focuses on the supply and installation of photovoltaic panel systems for residential, SME, community, and worship venues. This initiative, under the Welsh devolved regulations, aims to enable discounted access through collective purchasing. The contract process reached completion with the award handed to iChoosr Ltd. It covers services including electricity and solar energy, with areas of delivery spanning various regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, having signed off on 14th January 2026, and the contract is active as of the 15th of January 2026. The process was a limited competition under the below threshold procurement method, with the opportunity lasting until 2027 and being potentially renewable up to 2029.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in renewable energy sources such as solar. Firms equipped to deliver on services related to photovoltaic systems and energy storage solutions stand to benefit significantly. The collaboration might also appeal to SMEs aiming to expand into energy solutions through value-driven partnerships. The contract, valued at £2 million with a gross amount of £2.4 million, reflects a healthy potential for financial and reputational gains for the contracted party, specifically those geared towards sustainable energy initiatives.

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Notice Title

Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2

Notice Description

To deliver a collective purchasing Scheme for the Supply and Installation of photovoltaic panel (PV) systems for householders, SME buildings, community venues and places of worship to enable them to take advantage of discounted panels via collective purchasing, with options for battery storage and electric vehicle charging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004777-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE
Contact Name
Rhian Tilley
Contact Email
rhian.tilley@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICHOOSR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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