Tender

Energy Generation Accelerator Programme - York and North Yorkshire Solar Carports

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Energy Generation Accelerator Programme - York and North Yorkshire Solar Carports." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. It aims to develop feasibility studies and proposals for expanding solar PV carports and associated infrastructure across priority sites in the York and North Yorkshire region. The procurement is at the tender stage, using an open procedure method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 10th March 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 3rd March 2026. The contract is anticipated to run from 6th April to 6th August 2026, with potential extensions. The location for the project is within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKE region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sustainable energy solutions, particularly those with expertise in solar technology and EV charging infrastructure. It is well-suited for SMEs that can provide high-quality and innovative solutions supporting the region's energy objectives. The evaluation criteria focus heavily on quality (80%) compared to price (20%), emphasizing the importance of delivering detailed and strategic proposals. Companies with a track record in similar projects or those looking to establish themselves in the renewables market will find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth and regional development.

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Notice Title

Energy Generation Accelerator Programme - York and North Yorkshire Solar Carports

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to commission the development of detailed feasibility studies, designs, surveys, and associated proposals to support the potential development and/or expansion of Solar PV carports, appropriate EV charging infrastructure, and potential battery energy storage systems across six priority sites. The services will support strategic decision-making by preparing material for Outline Business Cases, addressing planning and regulatory requirements, and providing expertise on establishing consistent, scalable approaches that enables future delivery potential replicability across the York and North Yorkshire region, and council-owned assets. This specification includes more information around the delivery of the project, contained in Open ITT Volume 2 - Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an extension provision for a further 3 months, at the discretion of the combined authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012049-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 6 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joel.green@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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