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T26-020ENV Tender for the Design, Supply, Installation and Integration of Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage for 2 Council Depots

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, and integration of solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage solutions for its two fleet depots. The tender, identified as T26-020ENV, falls under the public authority category and applies Northern Irish devolved regulations. Targeted at works within the electrical installation and construction industry, this procurement process is at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 20th February 2026. The process, conducted via an open competition method, includes two lots: the first focuses on a battery-ready solar PV system, and the second on a scalable battery energy storage system. The project aligns with the council's goal of transitioning to a low-carbon fleet and estate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies involved in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar PV and battery storage solutions. Smaller to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, with the procurement aiming to stimulate local business growth within electrical installation, infrastructure development, and energy efficiency industries. With a total contract value estimated at £240,000, interested companies with expertise in constructing energy solutions can potentially boost their portfolios and expand their services in the emerging market of sustainable infrastructure. This initiative could be particularly opportune for businesses proficient in project management, renewable technologies, and integrated energy systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-020ENV Tender for the Design, Supply, Installation and Integration of Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage for 2 Council Depots

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the supply, installation, commissioning, and handover of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage solutions for its two Fleet depots. Each of the two fleet depots have ancillary offices, whilst Strahans Road also operates as a Recycling Centre. This tender will take the form of two Lots therefore interested suppliers are requested to provide prices on a lot-by-lot basis. Bidders can apply for any or all of the Lots. Bidders should note that delivery of this project is subject to external funding and the delivery timeframe has been set with funding timescales in mind. Should adequate funding be secured, the project would support the Council's transition to a low-carbon fleet and estate, supporting emissions reduction and long-term energy cost savings. The 2 Lots encompass the design (where required), installation and commissioning of roof-mounted solar PV arrays and associated battery storage systems to deliver fully operational systems compliant with all relevant standards and regulations. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Design, supply, installation and integration of a battery-ready, grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking tenders for Lot 1 - for the design, supply, installation, testing and integration of a battery-ready, grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system for its Skeoge and Strahans Road depots.

Design, supply, installation, commissioning, and integration of a scalable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking tenders for Lot 2 - for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and integration of a scalable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for their Skeoge and Strahans Road depots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007062-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
71253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

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