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Solar PV System reinstallation and commission

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded a procurement for the reinstallation and commissioning of a Solar PV System at Dunction Junior and St Andrews schools. Classified under the works category within the energy industry, focusing on solar panels and related roof-covering work, this tender has reached the award stage as of 23 March 2026. The contract was signed on 10 September 2025 and runs from 15 September to 17 October 2025, valued at £25,972.05 excluding VAT. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, signifying a targeted allocation to Mainline Renewables Ltd, a large enterprise located in Worthing, UK.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy systems, particularly in solar panel technology, to demonstrate proficiency in installation and commissioning services. Companies with expertise in engineering, especially those experienced in handling educational facility projects, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders undertaken by sub-central government entities like West Sussex County Council. Despite the lack of competition in this case, preparing for future tenders could position businesses strategically in the evolving renewable energy sector. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in the solar industry have the potential for growth given the increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions in public projects.

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Notice Title

Solar PV System reinstallation and commission

Notice Description

Solar PV System reinstallation and commission at Dunction Junior and St Andrews

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06716c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026281-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,972 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINLINE RENEWABLES

Further Information

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