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Middlefields Depot Solar Panel Installation

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Middlefields Depot Solar Panel Installation" has been completed by South Tyneside Borough Council, a regional authority, based in South Shields, United Kingdom. This procurement involves solar panel roof-covering work classified under CPV 45261215 and falls within the "works" category. Specifically, it centres around the installation of a 500kW rooftop solar array at Middlefields Depot in South Shields. Following a limited procurement method without a prior publication call for competition, the contract was awarded to Rothwell Plumbing Services Group Ltd. The contract, valued at £425,490, was signed on 6th February 2026.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy installation, particularly those adept in solar panel integration. The selection criteria focused on price and compliance with modern slavery, carbon savings, and programme dates, favouring businesses capable of efficient project management and sustainable practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in similar public sector contracts might find similar opportunities particularly advantageous, enabling growth through high-value government projects within South Shields or the broader region.

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Notice Title

Middlefields Depot Solar Panel Installation

Notice Description

Installation of roof mounted solar panels at Middlefields Depot

Lot Information

Lot 1

Installation of a 500kW roof top solar array on the depot roof at Middlefields, South Shields. Additional information: Although it was awarded on price only there were 4 Pass/Fail criteria to be satisfied: 5.1 Demonstrate and provide assurances of no Modern Slavery or Human Trafficking in the supply chain 5.2 Full proposals to meet the requirements 5.3 Calculations of the energy and carbon savings 5.4 Confirmation of ability to meet programme dates

Procurement Information

Tender was a mini competition using NEPO233 Retrofit & Decarbonisation Works Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066676
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021387-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,490 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROTHWELL PLUMBING SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

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