---
title: "National Solar Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2023-09-18"
---

# National Solar Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487.json)

## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has initiated a tender for the National Solar Framework. This procurement opportunity involves the design and installation of solar photovoltaic and thermal panels, along with ongoing maintenance services. The contract value is £2,000,000, with a contract period starting on December 1, 2023, and ending on November 30, 2027. The tender method is open, and the tender deadline is October 18, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in solar panel roof-covering work to compete and expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender, given the indication of SME suitability. Businesses based in the United Kingdom and other specified regions can engage in this procurement process to enhance their growth and service offerings within the industry category of works.

## Notice

Design and installation of solar photovoltaic panels and solar thermal panels with associated electrical, plumbing and generation metering/monitoring systems installation. In addition provide ongoing maintenance and servicing for the installation for 2 years following practical completion of the works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a28ca5d-9cb3-4da2-bf09-b032e57c13df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a28ca5d-9cb3-4da2-bf09-b032e57c13df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a28ca5d-9cb3-4da2-bf09-b032e57c13df
  18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Solar-panel-roof-covering-work./4A8845VATZ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31345ca9-704c-4461-8204-46c4a9214487.json.