--- title: "Design, Installation and Commissioning of Solar PV on Student Residence Roofs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER" published: "2025-09-08" --- # Design, Installation and Commissioning of Solar PV on Student Residence Roofs Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1.json) ## Summary The University of Chichester initiated a procurement process for the design, installation, and commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on the roofs of its student residences located at the Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester, UK, within the industry category of solar panel and installation services. This open procurement was conducted through an open competition method, with the tender process reaching the contract award stage on 8 September 2025. The contract, valued at £114,949.42, was awarded to Bright Spark Energy. The planned contract period is from 30 September 2025 to 1 April 2026. This initiative is part of the University's efforts to address roof leaks and promote sustainability through renewable energy solutions. This tender posed significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar PV installation and those with expertise in sustainable energy solutions, aligning with the growing demand for renewable energy in the UK. The project offered opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector contracts, as evidenced by Bright Spark Energy, an SME, securing the contract. Companies with a track record in similar projects or those looking to expand their portfolio in the energy sector would find such procurements beneficial for business growth. The comprehensive criteria emphasising organisational experience, environmental performance, and social value presented an inclusive opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities and commitment to sustainable practices. ## Notice The University of Chichester is looking to appoint a competent contractor to design, install and commission solar PV on three of its Halls of Residences at its Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester. The three halls are all planned to be re-roofed, starting in September 2025. This work is urgent due to ongoing roof leaks. Whilst being pursued as quickly as possible, the necessary change in roofing material requires formal planning consent. The change in material is needed because the pitch of the roof is too shallow for the synthetic slates currently fitted. The new roof is planned to be Kingspan KS1000RW profiled insulated composite panels. These comprise a XL Forte plastisol steel outer sheet, a 40mm thick rigid quadcore insulation core and a bright white plastisol finish lining panel face. The University is currently progressing the planning application with the support of a planning consultant and a roofing contractor already "on board". As part of the project the University also wishes to install solar PV to reduce its carbon footprint and help reduce energy costs. Preliminary assessments in relation to solar PV have determined that solar PV is viable. A case has also been made for completing the re-roof and solar PV installations together, due to the saving on scaffolding costs. The planning application for the replacement of the roof therefore includes for solar PV too. Discussion in relation to procurement has however concluded that the design, installation and commissioning of the solar PV should be a separate procurement to the roof - although the University is seeking to see this co-ordinated with the new roof installation as efficiently as possible. As a consequence, this contract will be a design and build contract for the design, installation and commissioning of solar PV on the roofs of Amberley, Chilgrove and Harting student residences. The form of contract will be a largely unamended JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 (DB 2024). This will be kept separate from the roofing contract, but sectional completion clauses will be used to correspond with the planned phasing of the roof replacement works. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054554-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | £114,949 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 6PE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester North | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRIGHT SPARK ENERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment ## Release History - 8 Sep 2025 at 09:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054554-2025 - 2 Jul 2025 at 08:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036621-2025 - 18 Jun 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033222-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054554-2025 8th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036621-2025 2nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033222-2025 18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders All documents and any Q&A will be available here - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2268 1a Amberley Hall - Existing Elevations - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2269 1b Amberley Hall - Elevations with new roof covering - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2270 1c Amberley Hall - Elevations with suggested PV layout - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2271 1d Amberley Hall - existing roof plan - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2273 1e Amberley Hall - roof plan with new covering - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2274 1f Amberley Hall - roof plan with suggested PV layout - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2275 1g Chilgrove Hall - existing elevations - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2276 1h Chilgrove Hall - elevations with new roof covering - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2277 1j Chilgrove Hall - elevations with suggested PV layout - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2278 1k Chilgrove Hall - existing roof plan - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2279 1L Chilgrove Hall - roof plan with new covering - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2280 1m Chilgrove Hall - rood plan with suggested PV layout - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2281 1n Harting Hall - existing elevations - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2282 1o Harting Hall - elevations with new covering - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2283 1p Harting Hall - elevations with suggested PV layout - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2284 1q Harting Hall - existing roof plan - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2285 1r Harting Hall - roof plan with new roof covering - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2286 1s Harting Hall - roof plan with suggested PV layout - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2287 2a Record Drawing - roof plan - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2288 2b Record Drawing - typical cross-section 1of2 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2289 2c Record Drawing - typical cross-section 2of2 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2290 2d Record Drawing - typical cross-section - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2291 2e Record Drawing - ground floor plan Amberley Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2292 2f Record Drawing - First floor plan Amberley Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2294 2g Record Drawing - ground floor plan Chilgrove Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2295 2h Record Drawing - first floor plan Chilgrove Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2296 2j Record Drawing - ground floor plan Harting Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2297 2k Record Drawing - Second floor plan Harting Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2298 2L Record Drawing - fire separation Amberley and Chilgrove Halls - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2299 2m Record Drawing - fire separation Harting Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2300 3 Suggested cable routes - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2301 4 Consumption Data 23-24 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2302 5 Kingspan roof product data sheet - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2303 6 Supporting Photos - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2304 7 Pre-construction information - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2305 8 Principal Contractor and Designer Questionnaire - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2306 This document describes the requirement and provides a standard format for responses. All details for contacting the university and for submission are contained within this document. The document and any subsequently published Q&A will be available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054ef1.json.