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FM2641 Installation of Soalr Panels on Narrow Boats

Wiltshire Council

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16 Oct 2026 at 11:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is seeking a supplier to install solar panels on narrow boats used by Wiltshire’s boating community. The project particularly targets vulnerable people living aboard boats who face fuel poverty and financial hardship. The installations are intended to provide off-grid solar energy, improving energy affordability and resilience while supporting environmental sustainability. The work is an electrical equipment installation service involving solar energy systems for boats. Delivery is in Wiltshire. This is a single-lot requirement, covering the panel installation service.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender was published for competition, with an enquiry deadline of 23 October 2026 at 12:00 and a bid submission deadline of 13 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029. The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT). The contract is a single lot. Award is based on the most advantageous tender, with the quoted assessment criteria assigned 100% weighting. Conditions of participation include additional information for Part 3a of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, confirmation that submitted information is accurate and up to date, and requirements concerning insurance and UK data protection.

The opportunity is suited to suppliers able to install solar panel systems on narrow boats and deliver off-grid energy solutions. Relevant capability includes electrical equipment installation, adapting installations to boats, and providing systems that support reliable energy use in a liveaboard setting. Suppliers should be equipped to meet the participation requirements for insurance and UK data protection and to complete the requested questionnaire information. The council identifies the work as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so providers of different sizes and organisational forms may be well placed to compete. The project’s focus on residents facing fuel poverty makes experience delivering practical, affordable renewable energy solutions to vulnerable communities pertinent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM2641 Installation of Soalr Panels on Narrow Boats

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council are running a procurement for the installation of solar panels for Wiltshire's boating community, particularly vulnerable liveaboard boat residents experiencing fuel poverty and financial hardship. The project aims to improve affordability of energy, energy resilience and environmental sustainability through off-grid solar energy solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07895f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097879-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

34520000 - Boats

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wiltshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

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