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title: "Sunspot Solar Panels"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Sunspot Solar Panels

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80780361-7206-4837-9aeb-188e229dd2f5

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## Summary

Essex County Council is conducting a selective procurement for the "Sunspot Solar Panels" project, focusing on the supply and installation of new solar panels, inverters, battery storage, and related building work, including fire stopping at the Sunspot building. This falls under the industry category of solar panels and solar installation, with a location in Chelmsford, Essex, postal code CO15 2JG. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award notice published on 26th March 2026 and the contract period starting on 31st March 2026, ending on 29th May 2026. The procurement is managed through a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £156,335.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as Pyramid Solution South East Limited, trading as A Pyramid Eco, has been awarded the contract. Businesses in the solar industry, particularly those specialising in solar panel supply and installation, could find lucrative opportunities in similar future projects. Those with expertise in energy efficiency solutions and building integration for sustainable energy systems would be well-positioned to compete in this sector. Engaging in such projects not only boosts business portfolios but also contributes to the development of renewable energy infrastructure, aligning with broader environmental sustainability goals.

## Notice

Supply and install new solar panels to the roof of the existing Sunspot building, inclusive of new associated inverters and battery storage, and building work in connection with including fire stopping.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7be51f-4152-4f73-9731-38675feb0efd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,335 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,335 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 0PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PYRAMID SOLUTION SOUTH EAST LIMITED T/A A PYRAMID ECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7be51f-4152-4f73-9731-38675feb0efd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7be51f-4152-4f73-9731-38675feb0efd
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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