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Solar PV Installation (ECO4) and SHDF Energy Saving Measures

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD

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29 Jun 2026 at 16:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Citizen Housing Group Ltd, concerns the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and Shared Heat Delivery Framework (SHDF) energy-saving measures under the title "Solar PV Installation (ECO4) and SHDF Energy Saving Measures". This process falls under the industry category of works, specifically targeting the replacement and enhancement of energy-saving technologies. Located in Birmingham, UK, the contracting and procurement took place through a direct award under a pre-procured framework without competition. The award, currently pending, was documented on 29 June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2026, running potentially until 31 July 2030 if renewals are agreed upon. The procurement is complete, and the key milestone for signature is scheduled for 31 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. With a gross contract value of £5,000,000, the project provides room for scale and capacity growth, particularly for SMEs like the awarded supplier, ECO APPROACH LTD, who specialise in these areas. The focus on non-gas properties and homes with low energy efficiency ratings (SAP rating D or below) provides specific niches for technological advancement and innovation. Companies with expertise in low and zero carbon technologies could greatly benefit from engaging in similar public infrastructure initiatives, bolstering their portfolio in the burgeoning green energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar PV Installation (ECO4) and SHDF Energy Saving Measures

Notice Description

This notice is to service Citizen's intention to directly award via a pre-procured framework governed by the Procurement Act 2023. Citizen intends to use the Procure Plus framework for Installation of Low and Zero Carbon Technologies to directly award a contract to Eco Approach Limited. The contract will include ECO4 funded Solar PV installations and more general energy saving measures upgrades using SHDF funding. ECO Approach have access to ECO4 Funding, and have approaced Citizen to utilise on properties that are non-gas, and SAP D or below. This provides an excellent opportunity to provide crucial energy saving measures to our homes and help our residents in the fuel poverty crisis, providing warm, comfortable and economical homes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060931-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
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
B37 7YN
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECO APPROACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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