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Supply and Installation of addition solar PV panel generation system

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 11:55

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of additional solar PV panel generation systems at its Northern Engineering Robotics Innovation Centre in Salford. The contract was awarded to DES Energy Limited on 20th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 22nd April 2026 to 22nd April 2027. The procurement process involved an open competition, with the tender initially opening on 17th February 2026. The procurement category is works, specifically solar panel roof-covering work, focused on doubling the solar generation capacity to support increased energy demands. Significant attention was given to modelling generation, import, export, and cost savings, considering environmental impact and efficiency improvements over a 20-year period.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of addition solar PV panel generation system

Notice Description

The University of Salford seeks proposals to supply and install additional PV generation to one of its buildings. The Northern Engineering Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) was constructed in 2022 for the University of Salford, the first building on its new Innovation Campus on Frederick Road, M6 6AP. At the time it was fitted out with 15 kWp onto its higher flat roof. The roof was originally designed to accommodate more panels, but these were reduced in a value engineering exercise. 2.0 Goods and Services to be provided The University seeks to double the amount by adding another 15 kWp bringing the total to 30kWp on the existing higher, gravel ballasted flat roof, easily visible from google satellite, while still maintaining access to service plant and the PV system. We can provide hourly data for 2025 for import, generation and export and would want a model worked up using this data as a basis but on double the existing building consumption (c55,000 kWh/yr to 110,000kWh/yr) as we are expecting this to rise very shortly. Modelling should show generation, import, export, costs saved over 20-year period as a minimum, carbon saved using current grid carbon intensity, payback periods etc including inverter replacement at year 10. Work on a current electricity import price of 28p/kWh and a grid (import) carbon intensity of 177g CO2e/kWh and an export price of 5.6p/kWh Can you please provide us with a proposal and quote to include. * A cost/carbon/payback model based on the above parameters. * A rough breakdown of costs in your quote rather than a single figure. * Provide the data sheets for the proposed panels, non-penetrating fixing system and inverters. * The combined panel/fixing weight as kg/m2 as installed on the roof. * State the panel and inverter warranty. If it doesn't already have it, the inverter should have a minimum 10-year warranty. * The generation meter provided or utilising the existing one will need to be linked to our BMS system. * How and where you intend to lift the panels and fixings onto the roof. * Provide a separate option for battery storage, it's price and impact on export. * You would be expected to carry out all the liaison for approvals with the DNO. * Comply with the University's standard T&Cs for this type of electrical work. * Two references with contact details for similar systems you have installed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036061-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£20,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DES ENERGY

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