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title: "THE PROVISION OF PV PANELS - DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING"
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# THE PROVISION OF PV PANELS - DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74d950b7-da37-4117-af53-d8e9773ce174

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## Summary

The procurement process for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of photovoltaic (PV) panels at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust was managed by the Crown Commercial Service. This tender, classified under "Solar panel roof-covering work," targeted the industry within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract concluded the tender stage with the award process, which was active from 2nd March 2026 and published on 25th March 2026. The contract period started on 6th February 2026 and ended on 10th June 2026. The procurement method was selective, as the contract was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender value amounting to £1,644,296. The tender process welcomed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but excluded voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). 

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in solar energy solutions and construction. Organisations specialising in solar panel installations and possessing the capability to deliver comprehensive solutions from design to commissioning are best suited for this tender. Large enterprises capable of handling substantial contracts may also find this project attractive given its scale and value. The competitive selection process ensures that capable suppliers like J.F. & H. Dowds Limited, as noted for their role as supplier, have the potential to foster meaningful partnerships and expand their market presence in renewable energy projects within NHS estates.

## Notice

Installation of PV Panels install across three sites on the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79242dc5-ca89-416e-945e-7adad42e2f4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,644,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,644,296 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J.F. & H. DOWDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79242dc5-ca89-416e-945e-7adad42e2f4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79242dc5-ca89-416e-945e-7adad42e2f4f
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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