Award

Solar Panels

LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 10:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for solar panel design, procurement, and installation across nine sites has been completed by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. This project, classified under the industry category of solar panel roof-covering work, took place in Preston, UKD41 region. As of 23rd January 2026, the procurement has reached the contract award stage, with the direct contract awarded on 20th January 2026. The procurement method was limited, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, conducted under the SBS framework ref: SBS 10504.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the solar energy sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale installations and public sector work, to align with NHS England's investment programmes. Companies with expertise in solar panel design and installation across multiple sites could effectively compete in such procurement processes, gaining substantial contracts and furthering their reputation in the renewable energy market. The awarded contractor, Seddon Construction Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation suited to such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar Panels

Notice Description

Solar Panel design , procurement & installation across 9 sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design , installation and procurement of solar panels across 9 sites.

Procurement Information

This award is against the SBS framework for a compliant direct award and has been done in line with the the specified criteria from SBS.<br/><br/>NHS England's investment program under the Great British Energy Solar Panel Partnership.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006083-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£993,882 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
John Nelson
Contact Email
john.nelson@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7976151269

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR5 6AW
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Bamber Bridge East
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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