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title: "Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055544"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-27"
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# Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055544

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Solar PV Maintenance Services." This process is focused on the services category in the solar panels and repair and maintenance services industry, located in the United Kingdom. The Council is currently conducting a soft market assessment to gauge interest from private sector companies for providing solar PV maintenance services across its portfolio. A notable milestone is the scheduled deadline on 7th July 2025, for engagement, with the communication of future notice planned by 30th August 2025. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £1,500,000 gross, with a contract period expected to start from 1st November 2025 and potentially extend until 30th November 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in solar energy solutions or maintenance services. Companies specialising in solar panels and repair services could find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. Businesses capable of delivering value within the outlined budget and timeline can leverage this engagement for potential contract awards, fostering long-term collaboration with Cornwall Council and enhancing their portfolio of public sector clients.

## 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. please see soft market test info here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cac119ce-794b-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

### Planning Information

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035831-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 13:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035831-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035831-2025
  27th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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

## Provenance

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