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Independent eval. of the NHS solar and battery storage scheme 25/26

NHS England

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26 Oct 2026 at 17:06

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26 Oct 2026 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is buying an independent evaluation of its 2025/26 solar and battery storage scheme across NHS sites in England. The work will assess the scheme’s impact, delivery and value for money, examining whether funded solar photovoltaic installations and associated battery storage reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, increase on-site energy generation and strengthen energy resilience. This is an environmental evaluation and consultancy assignment, rather than a contract to install or maintain solar or battery equipment. Suppliers should be able to evaluate a capital investment programme delivered across NHS sites and assess both its implementation and outcomes. The buying organisation is NHS England.

NHS England invited offers through an open competition, and the process reached the tender stage. It is one lot. The deadline for questions was 2 November 2026 at 23:00 UTC, and the bid submission deadline was 6 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is scheduled to run from 30 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £95,000 excluding VAT (£114,000 including VAT). Bids are assessed on the commercial questionnaire, weighted at 20%; the technical questionnaire, 70%; and social value, 10%. Suppliers must complete all questions in the bid documentation and submit a completed Bid Response Document through the Atamis e-Tendering Portal.

The opportunity suits consultancies and research organisations with experience independently evaluating public-sector programmes, particularly capital investment in renewable energy and energy storage. Strong candidates will be able to assess delivery as well as outcomes, including carbon reduction, energy costs, on-site generation and resilience at NHS sites. The 70% technical weighting makes the quality of the proposed evaluation approach central to the competition; suppliers should be equipped to analyse evidence across multiple sites and provide a credible assessment of value for money. Social value accounts for a further 10% of the assessment, alongside commercial considerations. The lot is marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it relevant beyond large consultancies where the necessary evaluation capability is available.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent eval. of the NHS solar and battery storage scheme 25/26

Notice Description

Independent evaluation of the Solar and battery storage scheme delivered through the NHS in England. The evaluation will assess the impact, delivery and value for money of capital investment in solar PV and associated battery storage at NHS sites, including the extent to which funded projects reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs, improve on-site energy generation and strengthen energy resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07908f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101248-2026
Current Stage
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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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
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
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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