Award

Award of 25.913 - Solar PV to An Lochran, Inverness Campus, Inverness [SPA FWK N9]

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has awarded a contract for solar panel installation at An Lòchran, Inverness Campus, Inverness. The procurement process focused on works involving the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a roof-mounted solar PV array. This project aims to generate approximately 135,000 kWh annually and covers significant portions of the building's electrical demand. The procurement stage reached the 'Award' phase on 12th March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 3rd February 2026. This opportunity falls within the 'solar installation' industry category and took place in Inverness, offering potential work in solar panel roof-covering and photovoltaic modules.

With Procast Building Contractors Ltd. securing the contract valued at £233,172, there are lucrative prospects for businesses in the renewable energy sector. This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in solar technology, energy optimisation services, and green construction. The project underscores a notable demand for solar installation experts capable of boosting building efficiency through sustainable energy solutions. Companies proficient in innovative solar technologies and environmental sustainability are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of 25.913 - Solar PV to An Lochran, Inverness Campus, Inverness [SPA FWK N9]

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor to design, supply, install, test, and commission a roof-mounted solar PV array on An Lochran capable of generating approximately 135,000 kWh per annum (subject to final design optimisation), delivering at least 50% of the building's current annual electrical demand

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£233,172 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REDRESS SCOTLAND

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

ACE TAXIS PERTH

AETHER

AGRICAR

CRAIGIE CABS

D&J TAXIS

DESIGN AIR (SCOTLAND

DWF

HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

LEATHAN TAXIS

MUHAMMAD NAZIR

NILFISK

PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS

RANKINFRASER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

TIAA

VENESKY BROWN

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