---
title: "UKRI-5987 Chilbolton Phase II PV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06774e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# UKRI-5987 Chilbolton Phase II PV

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06774e

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "UKRI-5987 Chilbolton Phase II PV" project was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract concerns the extension of an existing photovoltaic array, classified under the solar photovoltaic modules category. This procurement falls within the central government public authority industry sector. It was carried out using the "direct" procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract stage is completed, and it reached the award phase on 27th March 2026, with key activities running from 27th to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in renewable energy solutions, particularly those equipped to deliver photovoltaic systems. Although it was completed directly without competition, similar future opportunities could benefit large-scale suppliers capable of providing goods such as solar modules. Businesses looking to expand in the renewable energy sector should consider fostering relationships with organisations like UKRI, which frequently undertakes similar projects.

## Notice

Extension of existing photovoltaic (PV) array

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028878-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,472 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERT ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028878-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028878-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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