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title: "Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2"
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# Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2

Buyer: SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d2c

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## Summary

The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee is spearheading a procurement initiative titled "Solar PV Collective Purchasing 2" aimed at climate emergency and decarbonisation efforts across South East Wales. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a particular focus on the energy and related services sector. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in preliminary market engagement, which must be completed by 6th October 2025. The project involves local authorities from regions including Cardiff (UKL22), and it is anticipated that the contract will commence on 15th January 2026, running for an initial term up to 14th January 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. The procurement process seeks to determine supplier interest and capacity for a proposed concession contract supporting the roll-out of solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and EV chargers in residential and community settings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the renewable energy and installation sectors. The initiative not only supports broader environmental objectives but also offers local businesses the chance to engage in a collective purchasing scheme, potentially increasing their market exposure and customer base. Businesses specialising in solar panel installation and associated services such as management, energy services, and roof-covering work will likely find the tender aligns perfectly with their capabilities. Furthermore, the winning contractor will manage a platform allowing third-party suppliers to bid for installation projects, presenting additional avenues for consortiums and partnerships within the local industry to thrive and leverage potential commissions for each successful installation.

## Notice

In order to support Climate Emergency and Decarbonisation work across South East Wales, Cardiff Capital Region are exploring facilitation of a Collective Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Purchasing Scheme for local authorities belonging to the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). The aim of this early market engagement exercise is to determine whether there is a market to help residents, SME buildings, community venues and places of worship purchase "Supply and Fit" PV arrays, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) chargers at an affordable price from accredited installers. The contractor will handle customer service, vet installers and provide regional capacity for rollout of solar PV, plus provide relevant project data to the Cardiff Capital Region. The contractor will deliver a collective purchasing Scheme for the supply and installation of photovoltaic panel (PV) systems for householders to enable them to take advantage of discounted panels via collective purchasing, with options for battery storage and electric vehicle charging. The Contractor will set up an online platform to facilitate the collective purchasing scheme by allowing 3rd party suppliers to bid for work for which householders have registered interest. Supply and installation contracts shall be between the Contractor and the Household/establishment. The Contractor will pay the Authorities a commission for every successful installation completed. The planned contract start date is 15th January 2026. This contract is categorized as a below threshold concessions contract as the Authorities are not able to commit or guarantee any orders. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may or may not include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including demonstrations or clarification sessions. Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33744 and can be accessed using the following link: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/999665370198C7BC4FD9 (please copy and paste into your browser)

### Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may or may not include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including demonstrations or clarification sessions.
Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33548 and can be accessed using the following link:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/999665370198C7BC4FD9
(please copy and paste into a browser)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051013-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE |
| Additional buyers | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; CARDIFF COUNCIL; MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL; RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Electoral ward | Castleland |
| Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 15:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051013-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051013-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/999665370198C7BC4FD9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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