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UKRI-5987 Chilbolton Phase II PV

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "UKRI-5987 Chilbolton Phase II PV" project was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract concerns the extension of an existing photovoltaic array, classified under the solar photovoltaic modules category. This procurement falls within the central government public authority industry sector. It was carried out using the "direct" procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract stage is completed, and it reached the award phase on 27th March 2026, with key activities running from 27th to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in renewable energy solutions, particularly those equipped to deliver photovoltaic systems. Although it was completed directly without competition, similar future opportunities could benefit large-scale suppliers capable of providing goods such as solar modules. Businesses looking to expand in the renewable energy sector should consider fostering relationships with organisations like UKRI, which frequently undertakes similar projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5987 Chilbolton Phase II PV

Notice Description

Extension of existing photovoltaic (PV) array

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06774e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028878-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,472 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERT ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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