Tender

PR 62 2025 Exeter City Councils Solar PV Portfolio

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking contractors for a solar PV systems project titled "PR 62 2025 Exeter City Councils Solar PV Portfolio." The project involves the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV systems across up to six council-owned sites, including rooftop and canopy installations, with a subsequent two-year operation and maintenance period per site. This opportunity falls under the industry categories of solar energy, electricity, and construction work, and it will be situated in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK4 region. Interested parties must submit their enquiries by 13th March 2026, with the tender submission deadline on 20th March 2026. The procurement method is open competition, with a project value of £1,300,000 and a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029.

The tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in solar energy and electrical infrastructure, as well as construction companies experienced in such projects. The procurement process welcomes participation from SMEs and VCSEs, with award criteria based on a balance of quality (60%) and price (40%). Businesses adept at delivering high-quality installations within competitive pricing structures are well-suited to compete for this project. With Exeter City Council operating as a public authority in sub-central government, this tender offers valuable exposure and potential for building long-term relationships in the public sector, facilitating growth and development for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

PR 62 2025 Exeter City Councils Solar PV Portfolio

Notice Description

Exeter City Council seeks a contractor to design, supply, install, test and commission solar PV systems across up to six Council-owned sites. Works include rooftop and canopy PV installations and associated electrical infrastructure, followed by a two-year O&M period per site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012544-2026
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, VCSE
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

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Draper
Contact Email
chris.draper@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392265262

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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