--- title: "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) delivery and funding" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061373" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061373" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061373.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061373.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)" published: "2026-01-30" --- # Solar Photovoltaic (PV) delivery and funding Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061373 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061373) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061373.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a public authority classified under sub-central government, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) delivery and funding." This Request for Information (RFI) aims to explore current market offerings, technical solutions, and financing models for solar photovoltaic modules, panels, and installations. The procurement process, initiated on 30 January 2026, is designed to gather preliminary, non-binding information that will inform future procurement strategies. Key engagement dates include a deadline of 20 February 2026 to respond via the BBC Sourcing Portal. The contract period is projected to start on 1 January 2027 and conclude on 1 January 2042, located primarily in the United Kingdom, at the BBC's London headquarters. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar photovoltaic technology and installations. Companies that provide innovative technical solutions and flexible financing models will be well-suited to engage in this process. Businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects or those equipped with scalable solar solutions may find this RFI an auspicious start to long-term collaboration with a renowned public organisation like the BBC. Engaging in this preliminary phase can pave the way for future contract awards and strengthen market presence in the UK's growing green energy sector. ## Notice The purpose of this RFI is to inform the BBC's understanding of the current market, including available technical solutions, delivery approaches, and financing models, to support the development of future procurement strategy and specifications. This RFI is intended to gather indicative, non-binding information only. ### Planning Information Responses should be provided via the BBC Sourcing Portal: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ In order to take part in this RFI, please take the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the RFI: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs Open to all Suppliers' link. 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. 3. Responding to the RFI: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - All RFI documentation can be found within the eTendering portal. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ. 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer eSourcing help desk. * * All questions relating to this RFI should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk * * ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008638-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2042 | | 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 | BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1A 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 09332000 - Solar installation ## Release History - 30 Jan 2026 at 16:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008638-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008638-2026 30th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/ - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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