Photovoltaic Solar Arrays (Roof Top) at the Hindlip Estate (Phase 1 - OCC Southwell House)

WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has initiated an open procurement process for the installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Arrays at the Hindlip Estate, specifically targeting Phase 1 at OCC Southwell House. This procurement, operating under the Procurement Act 2023, is classified under 'works' and falls below the UK's procurement threshold for open competition. The process is currently in the tender stage with an Expression of Interest (EOI) due by 5pm on 26th June 2026. The project is located in Worcester, United Kingdom, and is aimed at enhancing the sustainable energy capabilities of the police estate. The procurement stages include Expression of Interest, Conditions of Participation, and Invitation to Tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in solar energy solutions, particularly those involved in the production and installation of solar panels and photovoltaic modules. It is a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the reserved participation requirements that encourage their involvement. Businesses that can demonstrate value for money, high supplier performance, and meet the Conditions of Participation set out by the authority will be well-suited to proceed through this competitive process. The project also offers the potential for future call-offs, dependent on satisfactory performance and funding, thus providing a longer-term growth opportunity for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Photovoltaic Solar Arrays (Roof Top) at the Hindlip Estate (Phase 1 - OCC Southwell House)

Notice Description

The West Mercia Police Contracts and Procurement Team, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia (the Authority), is commencing a regulated below threshold procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023 for the delivery of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Array installations (rooftop) at the Hindlip Estate, commencing with Phase 1 - OCC Southwell House (Reference: EST26-2724) with the opportunity for future Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Array installations call-offs under a base agreement with the individual call-offs instructed under JCT Design & Build 2024. The procurement process will consist of: Stage 1 - Expression of Interest (EOI) Stage 2 - Conditions of Participation (CoP) Stage 3 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) All details will be contained per stage in the documentation. ***Note this is an EOI only in stage 1 with submission due by 5pm 26th June 2026 - the indicative tender timetable is contained within the EOI document** This Expression of Interest (EOI) is issued by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia ("the Authority") as Stage 1 of a regulated below threshold procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this stage is to identify and confirm supplier interest in the opportunity. Only suppliers who successfully submit an EOI response will be invited to participate in Stage 2 (Conditions of Participation). Failure to submit an EOI will result in exclusion from subsequent stages of the procurement process. This EOI is not a selection or evaluation stage. Responses will not be scored or assessed against qualitative award criteria. However, the Authority reserves the right to validate the information provided and use responses to inform progression to the next stage. The information contained within this document is issued in confidence and must not be reproduced, disclosed, or shared with any third party without prior written consent from the Authority. Whilst reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, the Authority does not warrant or guarantee its completeness or accuracy. The Authority shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this information (except in the case of fraudulent misrepresentation). Nothing in this EOI or in any related communication shall be deemed to constitute a contract, agreement, or formal undertaking. Only a formally executed written contract will have legal effect, and any such contract shall be governed by English law. The Authority reserves the right to amend, suspend, or terminate the procurement process at any time without liability. Participation in this EOI does not guarantee progression to the next stage or the award of any contract. All costs incurred by suppliers in responding to this EOI shall be borne solely by the supplier. The Authority will not reimburse any such costs. Suppliers are expected to submit responses in good faith and ensure that all information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge at the time of submission. The West Mercia Police Contracts and Procurement Team, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia (the Authority), is commencing a regulated below threshold procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023 for the delivery of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Array installations (rooftop) at the Hindlip Estate, commencing with Phase 1 - OCC Southwell House (Reference: EST26-2724) with the opportunity for future Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Array installations call-offs under a base agreement with the individual call-offs instructed under JCT Design & Build 2024. The Authority intends, subject to approval, to deliver additional phases of photovoltaic (PV) solar installations across its estate beyond Phase 1. Following completion of the procurement process, the Authority will aim to establish a contractual arrangement with the successful bidder, that enables the call-off of future phases without the need to undertake a separate procurement exercise for each phase. The Authority does not guarantee that any future phases will be delivered or that any minimum volume or value of work will be awarded. The decision to utilise any call-off mechanism will be entirely at the Authority's sole discretion. Nothing in this procurement process or any resulting contract shall be interpreted as granting exclusivity for future works, unless expressly stated within the final contract documentation. This Expression of Interest (EOI) represents Stage 1 of the procurement process. Its purpose is to identify and confirm supplier interest in the opportunity and establish the pool of suppliers who will be invited to progress to Stage 2 (Conditions of Participation). Suppliers wishing to participate in this opportunity must complete this EOI (details further below in the document). Only those suppliers who submit a compliant response will be invited to progress to the next stage of the procurement process. At this stage, the Authority is not seeking detailed tenders or formal proposals. The EOI is not an evaluation stage, and responses will not be scored against award criteria. However, information provided may be reviewed to confirm supplier interest and support the effective delivery of subsequent procurement stages. This approach supports the Authority in meeting its obligations under the Procurement Act 2023 by promoting transparency, encouraging competition (including SME participation), and ensuring a proportionate and efficient procurement process. The Authority reserves the right to exclude any supplier where information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or gives rise to concerns regarding the supplier's suitability to proceed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Base agreement will be set up with individual call-offs instructed under JCT Design & Build 2024. Base agreement will be reviewed annually as to whether to extend and call-offs are only instructed at the sole discretion of the Authority based on funding availability, supplier performance, and value for money. No volume of call-offs are committed but the Authority's intention is to utilise the successful supplier for future call-offs if deemed value for money, budgets are approved, and supplier performance is to a high standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057037-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

71314100 - Electrical services

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC, TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire, TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

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