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title: "CWC25196b - Great British Energy Solar Partnership: Rakegate Solar PVs"
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# CWC25196b - Great British Energy Solar Partnership: Rakegate Solar PVs

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3516e68f-d185-496b-af5d-9934219ba07f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted under the title "CWC25196b - Great British Energy Solar Partnership: Rakegate Solar PVs" was managed by Mace Consult Ltd on behalf of LocatED, an arm’s length body of the Department for Education, with Wolverhampton City Council acting as the buyer. This tender falls within the industry category of solar panel roof-covering work and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the award notice being published on 21st April 2026. The procurement method utilised was a framework mini competition under the CCS RM6313 Demand Management & Renewables DPS, with key deadlines having included a submission date of 5th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy reduction systems, particularly those in the solar panel installation sector. It offers a chance to be part of the significant investment initiatives by the Government’s Great British Energy programme, which aims to install solar PVs across 200 schools and colleges. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, leveraging their ability to deliver specialised services efficiently. With a total contract value of £233,332.3, this opportunity aligns with sustainability goals, making it appealing to businesses looking to expand into environmentally focused projects.

## Notice

The Great British Energy Solar Partnership (GBESP) Programme is the first major project for the Government's recently established Great British Energy which is investing PS80 million across 200 schools and colleges, with the aim of taking decisive action to cut carbon emissions, energy use and bills, and to aid schools' journeys to net zero carbon whilst engaging the whole school community. This contract is for the delivery of solar PVs at Rakegate Primary School. The opportunity was conducted by Mace Consult Ltd, on behalf of LocatED, an arm's length body of the Department for Education. The opportunity was advertised via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) eSourcing Tool on 9 July 2025 with a submission date of 5 August 2025. The procurement procedure followed was a framework mini competition (CCS RM6313 Demand Management & Renewables DPS) in accordance with Public Contract Regulations 2015. This route to market has been decided because the Great British Energy Solar Partnership was procured by Mace Consult Ltd, on behalf of LocatED to achieve economies of scale across the project, which seeks to install energy reduction systems across a portfolio of up to 57 schools in the Midlands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b3db54-d5f2-4525-9213-ca0ee1b542de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £233,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £233,332 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b3db54-d5f2-4525-9213-ca0ee1b542de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b3db54-d5f2-4525-9213-ca0ee1b542de
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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