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title: "Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f54c3cd5-2089-4974-9d15-7d914aff715e

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services." This procurement is classified under the solar panels industry category and is focused on providing maintenance services across Cornwall Council's portfolio. The soft market test aims to assess interest from the private sector, with a total estimated contract value of £1,250,000. Interested parties must note the engagement end date, which is set for 17th September 2025. This procurement process specifically targets delivery within the region of England, United Kingdom. The project initiation was marked on 18th June 2025, indicating a proactive approach towards early market engagement for the solar PV sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the renewable energy sector. Businesses with a focus on solar energy solutions and maintenance expertise are ideally suited to compete, given the project’s emphasis on maintaining solar PV systems. Entrepreneurs in the energy sector can leverage this opportunity to showcase innovative maintenance methodologies and form strategic partnerships with Cornwall Council, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the green energy market.

## Notice

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the private sector for the provision of solar PV maintenance services across its portfolio. Link to Supplying the Southwest soft market test documents. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cac119ce-794b-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5742ee-3366-4873-acae-5645a09172cf |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 12:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5742ee-3366-4873-acae-5645a09172cf
- 17 Jun 2025 at 12:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35fbe8a-5ffa-4c01-a0d7-3292803af43f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5742ee-3366-4873-acae-5645a09172cf
  18th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35fbe8a-5ffa-4c01-a0d7-3292803af43f
  17th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cac119ce-794b-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

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