Tender

Installation of Solar panels and associated equipment

GREAT LINFORD PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Great Linford Parish Council, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, invites tenders for the installation of solar panels and associated equipment. Classified under the industry categories of "Solar installation" and "Construction work," this tender is part of an open procedure for works, valued at £84,000 gross. The tender aims to design and install solar PV systems at three separate buildings, potentially including batteries and inverters. The process is currently in the tender stage, with important deadlines set for the enquiry period ending on 4th May 2026 and the tender submission closing on 15th May 2026. The contract award is expected by 30th June 2026, and work is scheduled to start on 1st July 2026, running until 31st December 2026, with a possible extension until 30th January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar energy solutions and construction. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement emphasises quality and price with a weighted evaluation criteria of 30% for quality and 70% for cost. Businesses with experience in bespoke solar PV installations will find this project aligns well with their expertise, offering a chance to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in the Milton Keynes area. The open procedure allows for broad participation, thereby inviting competitive bids from qualified entities with the capability to deliver high-quality solar installations within the stipulated timelines.

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Notice Title

Installation of Solar panels and associated equipment

Notice Description

Design and install solar PV installation at three buildings. May also include batteries and inverters. The amount will depend on the design proposed. Complete design and installation required. Tenders required for each building as a standalone cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015541-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

09332000 - Solar installation

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
GREAT LINFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
glpc@great-linford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908606613

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK14 5HA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Stantonbury
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

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