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The Design & Installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Systems at Willowtown Primary School & D

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 15:00

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 12:59

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has awarded a contract for "The Design & Installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Systems" at Willowtown Primary School and Deighton Primary School. The awarded supplier is Efs Systems (UK) Ltd, with the contract actively signed on 22nd August 2025, marking the transition from the award to the contract stage. The procurement process was conducted via an open method, initially announced for tender in early July 2025. The project's main procurement category is works, focusing on solar energy and installation in the locality of Ebbw Vale, with relevance to broader industry categories such as solar panels, solar collectors, and other alternative energy supplies. The project aims to integrate both solar photovoltaic modules and battery storage solutions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on renewable energy and construction, particularly those with expertise in solar technology and installation. Companies involved in producing photovoltaic modules or engaging in sustainability-focused projects will find this contract appealing. It may also attract businesses committed to delivering community benefits, as the contract terms highlight contributions towards social and environmental objectives within Blaenau Gwent. Opportunities exist for consortia, as the council considers collective bidding suitable, thereby opening doors for collaborative partnerships between technology innovators and local service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Design & Installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Systems at Willowtown Primary School & D

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking to set up a contractual agreement for the design and installation of Photovoltaic and battery storage systems on the following buildings within the Blaenau Gwent area.Willowtown Primary School & Deighton Primary School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152942
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152942
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
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

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services, Sallyann Jones
Contact Email
corporate.procurement2@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1495311556

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFS SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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