---
title: "Solar PV Installation on 4 Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-13"
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# Solar PV Installation on 4 Schools

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669a9

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council has awarded a contract to Solar Options for Schools Ltd for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on four schools in Northeast England. This project is part of the Great British Energy Solar Partnership (GBESP) Scheme, funded and overseen by the Department for Education (DfE), and must align with DfE's LocatED selection criteria and award process. The procurement, completed under a limited procedure without prior publication, highlights solar panel roof-covering work as the industry category. The contract was signed on 18th February 2026, with the award announced on 13th March 2026. The projects are centered in South Tyneside, specifically in the UKC22 region, engaging maintained and voluntary controlled schools.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy and solar panel installations, particularly SMEs like Solar Options for Schools Ltd. The limited procurement method and the specialised nature of the work may appeal to companies that can offer competitive pricing and innovative energy solutions. With sustainability and energy efficiency high on the agenda, businesses that provide advanced solar technology and services can leverage this chance to expand their portfolios and gain government contracts, potentially opening doors for further collaborations with regional and local authorities such as South Tyneside Borough Council.

## Notice

Installation of solar PV on 4 schools with the works grant funded and undertaken and approved by the Department for Education as part of the Great British Energy Solar Partnership (GBESP) Scheme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Installation of solar PV on 4 schools with the works grant funded and undertaken and approved by the Department for Education as part of the Great British Energy Solar Partnership (GBESP) Scheme

### Procurement Information

Solar Options for Schools Ltd has been appointed to deliver the solar programme by AECOM following a competitive tendering using the Crown Commercial Service Demand Management and Renewables DPS (RM6313). AECOM is the delivery partner for the Department for Education (DfE) / GB Energy school's solar programme. AECOM was appointed using the Crown Commercial Service (Procurement reference 470710/1502063) by LocatED, the delivery arm of the DfE. Solar Options for Schools Ltd was appointed to deliver the Northeast England Lot of schools which includes three maintained schools and one voluntary controlled school from South Tyneside. The schools were selected by AECOM for the programme according to the DfE's LocatED selection criteria and award process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022904-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £332,975 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLAR OPTIONS FOR SCHOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022904-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://southtyneside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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