---
title: "UKRI-1685 - Solar PV System at RAL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03004b"
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# UKRI-1685 - Solar PV System at RAL

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03004b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation seeking bids for the **supply, installation, and commissioning of multiple solar photovoltaic systems** at the **Rutherford Appleton Laboratory** in **Oxfordshire, United Kingdom**. The tender, titled **UKRI-1685 - Solar PV System at RAL**, is classified under the **CPV code 09331000** for solar panels and follows a **limited procurement method** without prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement process is currently in the **award stage**, with the contract valued at approximately **£2,136,289.90** and signed on **5th November 2021**.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the renewable energy sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in solar technology, installation, and related services. Companies capable of demonstrating high-quality offerings at competitive prices, as the award criteria emphasise a **70% quality** and **30% cost** balance, will find themselves well-placed to attract future contracts. Potential suppliers should consider leveraging frameworks such as the **Crown Commercial Services Heat Networks and Electricity Generations Assets (HELGA)** to enhance their competitiveness in similar tenders moving forward.

## Notice

Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Multiple Solar Photovoltaic Systems at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Multiple Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Roof Mounted) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

### Procurement Information

This procurement was managed as a fully compliant competition via the Crown Commercial Services Heat Networks and Electricity Generations Assets (HELGA) framework, reference RM3824. This framework was procured and established in 2018, fully compliant with all applicable procurement regulation and legislation at the time of creation. Use of the framework through the use of further competition remains compliant with those same regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030932-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,136,289 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERT ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030932-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=650348103

## Provenance

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