Notice Information
Notice Title
Solar Partnership Market Engagement
Notice Description
Solar Partnership Market Engagement. We are issuing a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to formally invite market responses. Our prospectus outlines our objectives and current thinking -- and sets out four high-level questions for which we are seeking written responses to through our e-tendering portal. Written responses should be submitted by May 20th 2026. Following an initial review, we will invite selected organisations to structured follow-up conversations. Sessions will last approximately 60 minutes and will follow a consistent format across all respondents. These sessions are intended to better understand and explore the feedback already submitted as part of the pre-market engagement to the 4 questions included. There is no requirement to prepare additional material beyond your original responses. Discussions will be conducted in a structured and consistent manner across all suppliers, using the four questions as the agenda. We may ask follow-up questions to clarify or explore your responses in more detail. We are in listening and understanding mode and will not be sharing additional information beyond that already published in the Prospectus. Any insights that may influence the future procurement approach will be documented and, where appropriate, shared in a transparent manner with all potential bidders. To ensure transparency and an audit trail, notes will be taken. Participation in a follow-up conversation does not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. We are holding the discussions to help WMCA better understand the market, it doesn't mean a supplier has been shortlisted, it's not mandatory and it wont provide an advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Please use the following link to view the PME and respond - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4944a9e2-6327-f111-813c-005056b64545 **** The estimated value represents the estimated total gross revenue receivable by the supplier from tenants, grants, grid exports and any other revenue over the potential duration of supplying services to tenants under the contract ****
Planning Information
We are issuing a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to formally invite market responses. Our prospectus outlines our objectives and current thinking — and sets out four high-level questions for which we are seeking written responses to. Written responses should be submitted by May 20th 2026 rough our e-tendering portal. Following an initial review, we will invite selected organisations to structured follow-up conversations. We will review all written responses and invite a number of organisations to structured follow up discussions. We are not scoring or ranking responses, but we will use the following criteria to guide our selection: Relevance - We are primarily looking for organisations able to take a leading role in delivery and/or financing — not installers or supply chain providers acting alone. Organisations from the installation and supply chain sector are welcome to respond and their input will inform programme design, but follow-up conversations will focus on those with the appetite to lead, invest and take on commercial responsibility at scale. Scale, track record and ambition - Has the organisation demonstrated, or does it have credible plans to develop, the capacity to deliver at meaningful scale — whether in homes, schools or both? We are interested in evidence of operational programmes as well as well-developed proposals. We recognise that some innovative models are at an earlier stage and will consider potential alongside track record. Innovation and Financing - Does the response demonstrate creative thinking on financing structures, customer engagement or delivery models? We are particularly interested in approaches that could work that could unlock new sources of private or blended finance. Local Interest and Presence - Does the organisation have existing supply chain relationships, operational activity or a stated interest in growing its footprint in the West Midlands? A key objective of this programme is to build local capacity and create lasting regional value, and we will give weight to organisations that share that ambition — whether they are already active in the region or have concrete plans to be. In the situation that the number of qualifying responses exceeds our capacity for follow up conversations, we will prioritise the organisations that best represent and meet the perspectives above. Follow up conversations: Sessions will last approximately 60 minutes and will follow a consistent format across all respondents. These sessions are intended to better understand and explore the feedback already submitted as part of the pre-market engagement to the 4 questions included. There is no requirement to prepare additional material beyond your original responses. Discussions will be conducted in a structured and consistent manner across all suppliers, using the four questions as the agenda. We may ask follow-up questions to clarify or explore your responses in more detail. We are in listening and understanding mode and will not be sharing additional information beyond that already published in the Prospectus. Any insights that may influence the future procurement approach will be documented and, where appropriate, shared in a transparent manner with all potential bidders. To ensure transparency and an audit trail, notes will be taken. Participation in a follow-up conversation does not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. We are holding the discussions to help WMCA better understand the market, it doesn't mean a supplier has been shortlisted, it's not mandatory and it wont provide an advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-068ce0
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038614-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
65 - Public utilities
66 - Financial and insurance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
66000000 - Financial and insurance services
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71314000 - Energy and related services
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £731,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Apr 20264 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 2 Nov 20267 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2032 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B19 3SD
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- TLG West Midlands (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Newtown
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038614-2026
28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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