Award

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings

STIRLING COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Stirling Council focused on the "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings" in Stirling (region UKM77). This open procedure contract was awarded to FES Support Services for £11,000,000 GBP, signed on 5th September 2025, indicating an active status in its current phase. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically aiming to cover new installations and the maintenance of existing systems, with the initial tender announced on 2nd April 2025. The submission deadline had been set for 9th May 2025, aligning with Stirling Council's commitment to advance its infrastructure sustainability.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy technologies and sustainable infrastructure services. Companies involved in the installation and maintenance of solar energy systems, particularly those certified for Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), and possessing qualifications from NICEIC or SELECT, are well-suited to engage. Additionally, businesses with a focus on innovative energy solutions stand to benefit, providing chances for expanded operational scale and contribution to environmental sustainability initiatives. The contract’s scope and potential for long-term recurrence also offer avenues for stable growth and community involvement, aligning commercial successes with public service goals.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings

Notice Description

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Solar Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings. The term contract will cover both new installations and the maintenance of existing systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is to supply and install Solar PV systems and maintain existing and new Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems owned by Stirling Council. It is also to maintain any Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems installed by the incumbent Contractor or previous Contractors, once these panels have been in situ for more than 12 months, and to monitor the performance of all existing and new installations.

Renewal: The renewal will occur roughly 6 months before the expiry of the last permissible extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781759
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539186
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to the expiry on the awarded tender.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dion Robb
Contact Email
crawfordja@stirling.gov.uk, robbd@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FES SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527381
    Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Solar Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings. The term contract will cover both new installations and the maintenance of existing systems.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539186
    Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV, Solar Thermal Panels and Battery Storage for Social Housing and Council Buildings. The term contract will cover both new installations and the maintenance of existing systems.

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