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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is seeking to procure services for the "Service and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Installations." This tender is currently in the active procurement stage and follows an open procedure. The procurement is aimed at providing general public services in the region of UKM71, specifically Dundee. The tender, which has a total estimated value of £75,000, involves work related to solar thermal systems. The closing date for submissions is set for 14th August 2026, with an anticipated start of the award period on the same day. Businesses interested in participating must submit their tenders via electronic submission on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy systems, particularly those with expertise in solar thermal installations. Companies with a robust track record in the maintenance and inspection of solar heating systems are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, with requirements for economic and technical criteria such as public and employer's liability insurance, potential bidders need to demonstrate financial stability and compliance with technical specifications. Engaging in this contract could provide substantial growth opportunities by establishing or strengthening service provision within the public sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Installations

Notice Description

Service and Maintenance of Solar Thermal Installations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Initial survey and inspection of the Solar Heating Installation within each property, reporting on operation and functionality of all equipment. Testing the installations within each property following the Initial Inspection, then annually thereafter. Periodic servicing of the Solar Heating installations within each property.

Renewal: 2 Years, then a further option for 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837369
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560099
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re-procured in 7 years if extension options are utilised

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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