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Solar Panel Installation

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Solar Panel Installation," focusing on the installation of solar panels on council-maintained properties. Located in Lancaster, at Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, the contracting authority is a public authority operating under sub-central government regulations. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and has progressed to the award stage as of 28 January 2026. The contract, valued at £167,400, spans from 27 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, and involves work in electrical and solar installation categories designated by CPV codes 45310000 and 09332000, respectively.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in electrical and solar installations, as well as companies specialising in renewable energy solutions. Given the procurement was awarded to RJ Solar Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Carnforth, similar SMEs with experience or capacity in delivering solar panel installations could find comparable opportunities in this sector. By targeting public sector tenders below the competitive threshold, businesses could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the renewable energy market.

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Notice Title

Solar Panel Installation

Notice Description

Installation of Solar Panels to Council Maintained Properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06104c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
ms Elaine Wilson
Contact Email
ewilson@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RJ SOLAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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