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Solar PV Operations, Maintenance and Development Services

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 09:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the management and development of its Solar PV portfolio. The procurement, titled "Solar PV Operations, Maintenance and Development Services," falls under the services category with a focus on solar energy. The contract is aimed at improving performance, reducing risks, and supporting future expansion of approximately 2,725 Solar PV systems within Wrexham, UK. Suppliers are invited to participate in market engagement activities, scheduled to conclude on 5th August 2026, aimed at understanding market capabilities and capacity. The procurement process follows Welsh devolved regulations, with a planned contract commencement date of 1st December 2026.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar energy services, offering a chance to manage and expand a substantial Solar PV portfolio. The Council is open to innovative solutions and approaches that can enhance energy generation and streamline service delivery. Companies capable of providing comprehensive operations, maintenance, monitoring, and development services under a single contract will be well-suited for this bid. Additionally, businesses that can offer strategic insights into metering and monitoring systems, as well as compliance and performance optimisation, will find this an excellent opportunity for growth and long-term collaboration with the local government. A future contract value of approximately £2,000,000 GBP is anticipated, underscoring the scale and potential profitability of this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar PV Operations, Maintenance and Development Services

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is seeking to procure a new contract for the operation, management, maintenance, monitoring and future development of its Solar PV portfolio. The Council currently has approximately 2,725 Solar PV systems across domestic and non-domestic properties. The Council is exploring a more strategic and integrated approach that improves performance, reduces risk, simplifies contract management and supports future portfolio expansion. WCBC wishes to undertake market engagement to understand the capacity and capability of the market Proposed Scope: The Council is considering procuring a single supplier to provide a fully managed Solar PV service, including: * Remote monitoring and performance management * Planned and reactive maintenance * Solar panel cleaning * Meter replacement and metering management * Fault identification and repairs * Asset management and performance optimisation * DNO liaison and grid connection support * Compliance inspections and certification * FiT and income support services * Design and installation of new Solar PV systems * Expansion and upgrading of existing systems The Council is seeking feedback from the market on the proposed approach and wishes to understand: * Whether suppliers can provide the full range of services outlined above under a single contract. * Whether suppliers would prefer the requirement to be split into separate lots or contracts (e.g. O&M and monitoring; installation and expansion works). * Typical service delivery models currently offered within the market. * Approaches to metering, monitoring systems and data ownership. * Opportunities for innovation and best practice. * Anticipated risks, challenges or barriers to delivery. * Indicative contract durations considered appropriate for this type of service. Objectives The Council's key objectives are: * Maximising Solar PV generation and associated income. * Ensuring compliance with statutory, insurance and industry requirements. * Future-proofing monitoring and metering infrastructure. * Reducing internal administration and contract management. * Supporting the Council's Carbon Neutral 2030 ambitions. * Enabling future expansion of the Solar PV portfolio and supporting the decarbonisation of Council buildings.

Planning Information

WCBC wishes to undertake market engagement to understand the capacity and capability of the market Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is seeking to procure a new contract for the operation, management, maintenance, monitoring and future development of its Solar PV portfolio. The Council currently has approximately 2,725 Solar PV systems across domestic and non-domestic properties. The Council is exploring a more strategic and integrated approach that improves performance, reduces risk, simplifies contract management and supports future portfolio expansion. Please email procurement@wrexham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063966-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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