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PV ST Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process titled "PV ST Maintenance," focusing on the annual electrical maintenance of Photo Voltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal (ST) energy saving systems. Located in Exeter, the awarding of this contract falls under the services category with the procurement method being direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The procurement stage is at award and contract status, with the agreement signed on 2nd February 2026, effective until 3rd February 2027. The total contract value is £48,099.72.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the electrical-system repair services industry to align themselves with the energy-saving initiatives of educational institutions like the University of Exeter. Companies with expertise in PV and ST maintenance can leverage this opportunity to showcase their services and establish a foothold in the academic sector. While the current award was made to ZLC Energy Ltd, an SME based in Cornwall, businesses with similar capabilities can aim to build partnerships and gain experience in managing such specialized maintenance projects, potentially opening doors to future collaborations and tenders in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PV ST Maintenance

Notice Description

Annual electrical maintenance of Photo Voltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal (ST) energy saving systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027841-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,099 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZLC ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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