PR 62 2025 Exeter City Councils Solar PV Portfolio

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has concluded the procurement process for its "PR 62 2025 Exeter City Councils Solar PV Portfolio," selecting SunGift Solar Limited as the contractor. This project involves the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar photovoltaic systems across up to six council-owned sites located in the UK region UKK43, specifically Exeter, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded through an open procurement method, detailed as a below-threshold open competition. Initially announced on 11th February 2026, the contract was awarded on 18th June 2026 and is marked as complete, with the works to commence on 1st July 2026, and continue until 30th June 2029, with options for additional purchases.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in solar energy, electricity, and construction sectors. Particularly, it suits SMEs like SunGift Solar Limited, which specializes in solar solutions. Participation in such procurement processes can help businesses expand their portfolios with municipal projects, leveraging this exposure to gain credibility and experience in managing large-scale public works. The project, emphasizing quality (60%) alongside competitive pricing (40%), is advantageous for companies excelling in both innovation and cost-efficiency, providing a significant opening for growth and networking in the renewable energy industry.

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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/057711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£937,763 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNGIFT SOLAR

Further Information

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