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title: "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564ef"
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# Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Services

Buyer: GENTOO GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564ef

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## Summary

Gentoo Group, a public authority operating within the sub-central government in Sunderland, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Services. The contract was awarded to Next Gen Eco Solutions Limited, an SME located in Consett. This process involved an open procedure for procuring diverse services related to solar PV systems, including maintenance, cleaning, meshing, inspections, and solar thermal panel replacement. The contract, valued at £807,328.80 gross with a period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2030, reflects Gentoo Group's commitment to ensuring efficient energy solutions within the UKC23 region.

This contract presents significant business growth potential for companies involved in energy and related services. SMEs with expertise in solar energy, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance and safety inspection services, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement has highlighted the importance of quality and social value, alongside pricing considerations, thereby encouraging businesses with innovative energy solutions and sustainable practices to offer their services. The active participation of multiple SMEs reflects a competitive opportunity for energising business growth through public sector collaboration.

## Notice

The purpose of this Tender is to procure a sole Provider to provide varying maintenance, cleaning, meshing, and protection systems to those installations for the next five years. This Contract is made up of five key elements. Part 1 - Maintenance Services to Solar PV Systems; Part 2 - Cyclical Cleaning and Meshing Services to Solar PV Systems; Part 3 - Electrical Safety Inspections & Associated Repairs to Solar PV; Part 4 - Mechanical Inspections; and Part 5 - Solar Thermal Panel Replacement (to PV Panels). Please note that the appointed sole Provider must be able to undertake all five elements listed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079176-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,310,000 |
| Lots value | £1,310,000 |
| Awards value | £672,774 |
| Contracts value | £672,774 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENTOO GROUP |
| 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 | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXT GEN ECO SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079176-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065628-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 16:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042529-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079176-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065628-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042529-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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