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Solar Panel installation

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for solar panel installation on council-owned properties, under the industry category of works. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract commenced on 20th April 2026, with an expected completion date of 31st March 2027. Located in the UK's South West region (UKK23), the procurement process is completed, and the contract award was signed on 19th April 2026. The contracting authority, Somerset Council, is a public authority within sub-central government, highlighting a focal opportunity in renewable energy installations.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar panel installations. Opportunities are ideal for suppliers like SMEs with expertise in solar technologies, aiming to expand their footprint by partnering with local governments. Somerset Council's direct procurement approach may appeal to businesses looking to circumvent complex bidding processes for public contracts, enabling them to showcase their capabilities effectively in the realm of solar energy solutions. As an awarded supplier, EVOLVE HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD exemplifies this potential for growth and partnership.

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Notice Title

Solar Panel installation

Notice Description

Installation of solar panels to council owned properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036650-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLVE HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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