---
title: "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054419"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GENTOO GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-06"
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# Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Framework

Buyer: GENTOO GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054419

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a significant opportunity spearheaded by Gentoo Group Limited, a public authority operating in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Framework" seeks a sole provider for maintenance and related services across 5,600 solar PV installations. This contract is slated within Tyne and Wear, including specific areas such as Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton, and Washington. Preliminary market engagement is underway, with an engagement milestone scheduled for 13th July 2025. The procurement process anticipates a contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2029, providing businesses ample time for preparation and participation in this framework agreement.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in energy and related services, particularly those with expertise in solar PV systems maintenance, cleaning, and electrical and mechanical inspections. Companies capable of handling a comprehensive suite of services, including solar thermal panel replacement and providing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), will find this contract conducive to business growth. The requirement for a sole provider highlights the opportunity for substantial long-term engagement with Gentoo Group Limited, enabling suitable businesses to secure a significant foothold in the renewable energy sector within the UK, particularly in the evolving market of solar energy services.

## Notice

Gentoo Group Ltd have approximately 5,600 Solar PV installations across its stock of 28,000 properties (please note that 2,926 of these are owned by Peterborough Council therefore, will not form scope of this Contract). These installations are all confined to the areas of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton and Washington - Tyne and Wear. In addition to domestic installations, Gentoo Group also has three commercially installed Solar PV Systems, located at Emperor House and Akeler House - Doxford Park, Sunderland and at the Skyline Centre - Houghton-le-Spring. The purpose of this Tender is to procure a sole Provider to provide varying maintenance, cleaning, and protection systems to those installations for the next four years. This Contract is made up of five key elements. Part 1 - Maintenance Services to Solar PV Systems; and Part 2 - Cyclical Cleaning Services to Solar PV Systems. Part 3 - Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Inspections Part 4 - Mechanical Inspections Part 5 - Solar Thermal Panel Replacement (to PV Panels) (should instances arise). Please note that the appointed sole Provider must be able to undertake all five elements listed above.

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement takes the form of this notice only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030447-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENTOO GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030447-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030447-2025
  6th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gentoogroup.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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