Planning

SOL30308 SOL Retrofit Services - Able to Pay 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

11 May 2026 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 May 2026 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is actively engaging in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "SOL30308 SOL Retrofit Services – Able to Pay 2026." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the repair and maintenance of building installations, and is set to take place in Solihull, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the pre-market engagement by completing the relevant questionnaire before the deadline of 21st May 2026. The procurement is set to be communicated again with suppliers on 30th June 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2028, and potentially extendable until 31st October 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in building retrofit and energy efficiency services to expand their market presence by collaborating with local government initiatives. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, especially those experienced in energy efficiency improvements and retrofit services. The council's commitment to home energy efficiency is likely to foster growth for businesses that focus on sustainable and community-focused projects, positioning them favourably for future government-backed initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL30308 SOL Retrofit Services - Able to Pay 2026

Notice Description

Solihull Council are conducting premarket engagement for the delivery of a retrofit service aimed at residents in Solihull who can self-fund home energy efficiency improvements.

Planning Information

Suppliers are encouraged to complete the pre-market questionnaire which can be accessed via https://solihull.my.site.com/s/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043148-2026
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

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 1-2 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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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