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Wheat Leasows Solar Farm - Rectification and Operation & Maintenance

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 09:27

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin has completed the procurement process titled "Wheat Leasows Solar Farm - Rectification and Operation & Maintenance," addressing the aftermath of a cable theft incident and ongoing operational needs. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, engaging in two primary phases: the rectification of damaged cabling and the ongoing operation and maintenance of the solar plant. The contract, awarded on 5th June 2026, involved Anelec Group Ltd as the supplier for repair and maintenance services, with a contract period starting from 29th June 2026 and potentially extending up to 28th June 2031. The project is located in Telford, Shropshire, within the UK's sub-central government public authority classification.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in solar energy projects. SMEs, like the Anelec Group Ltd, who were successful in their bid, demonstrate strong potential for participation as the sector expands into sustainable energy solutions. The open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, benefiting companies that can deliver quality service at competitive prices while contributing to social value, a crucial evaluation criterion for this tender.

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Notice Title

Wheat Leasows Solar Farm - Rectification and Operation & Maintenance

Notice Description

Following a cable theft incident in August 2025 and the asset's ongoing operational needs, the Council intends to procure a contractor to deliver two phases of work: Phase 1 - Rectification (Cable Theft Redress): Survey, design confirmation, procurement, and physical reinstatement of damaged DC string cabling and associated works to return the whole plant to safe, compliant, and fully operational status. Phase 2 - Ongoing O&M: Full technical O&M services (see exclusions below) , including monitoring, preventive and corrective maintenance, HV operations, reporting, and asset management over a multi-year term to ensure its long-term performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-11

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANELEC GROUP

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