Tender

Invitation to Tender for Gayton C of E Primary Academy Solar Installation

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, located in Norwich, is inviting bids for the solar installation work at Gayton C of E Primary Academy. This open tender seeks to install solar panels on the academy's roof as part of its initiative towards achieving net carbon zero. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 24 April 2026 and enquiries closing on 20 April 2026. The project is classified under 'works' specifically for solar panel roof-covering activities, and has a budget of £50,000. Organisations interested in participating can access the opportunity via MultiQuote.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy technologies, particularly those with experience in solar installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open competition process. With criteria based on price and quality, this procurement offers businesses a chance to expand their portfolio by contributing to sustainable energy solutions in the educational sector. The project not only supports environmental goals but also provides visibility and credibility to businesses focused on innovative energy approaches.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Gayton C of E Primary Academy Solar Installation

Notice Description

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of DNEAT for Gayton C of E Primary Academy to install of Solar Panels on the roof of the school to support the budlings drive to net carbon zero.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06725b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026651-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 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
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

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