--- title: "Residential Solar Collective Buying Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068fc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fc8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Residential Solar Collective Buying Scheme Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068fc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fc8.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is in the planning stage of commissioning a supplier for its "Residential Solar Collective Buying Scheme," focusing on energy and related services within the solar power industry. This contract aims to support the region's Growth Strategy priorities by facilitating the collective purchase of solar panels and other low carbon technologies. Set to be implemented across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, the scheme is designed to reduce installation costs for owner-occupier properties and enhance energy resilience. Key dates include a planned start of procurement by 3 July 2026, with an initial contract period lasting until 2 July 2027, with the potential to extend until 2028. Interested parties should complete the engagement questionnaire by 14 May 2026. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in solar energy and renewable technology installations. Companies with MCS registration, a history of engaging diverse communities, and experience in leveraging private sector investment stand to benefit significantly. The scheme not only offers the prospect of delivering over 500 solar systems by October 2027 but also permits exploration into additional retrofit measures like low carbon heating and EV charging points. Therefore, businesses with expertise in marketing, installation, and maintenance services within energy and related sectors are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procurement method encourages participation from various businesses, especially SMEs, fostering growth and development within the local renewable energy market. ## Notice The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) is seeking to commission a supplier for a Residential Solar collective buying scheme across the West of England region. Covering the local authority areas of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. This project is in support of WECA's Growth Strategy priorities to increase clean and renewable energy and decarbonise homes across the region by 2035. The scheme will drive down installation costs for homeowners in owner-occupier properties through collective purchasing of solar panels, batteries and other low carbon technologies. With the aim of accelerating deployment and increasing energy resilience in the community across the region and providing homeowners with a financially viable, convenient and fast-tracked solution. The supplier will be expected to utilise and develop skills in the local workforce, run a marketing campaign and be responsible for customer journey ensuring that all aspects of the pre and installation phases are completed to a high standard as well as providing good customer service post installation and ensure a timely rectification of any defects following the installations. The supplier will be expected to work with WECA to maximise customer access to the scheme and delivers Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) outputs. The supplier will deliver and install at least 500 domestic solar systems across the West of England by 31 July 30 October 2027. The estimated contract value is based on 1,800 installs over the maximum contract period. We are especially interested in speaking to suppliers who have the following: * MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) registered * Experience in attracting private sector leverage * Experience in delivering to diverse communities In addition to the solar schemes, future intentions include investigating collective purchase on domestic retrofit measures including low carbon heating, insulation and electric vehicle charging points. At this stage, WECA would be looking at the potential of exploring this as part of this contract. If this sounds like an opportunity your organisation may be interested in, please fill out the below Questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2P2M8K7 ### Planning Information If this sounds like an opportunity your organisation may be interested in, please complete the short questionnaire below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2P2M8K7 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040188-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 09330000 - Solar energy - 09331000 - Solar panels - 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules - 09332000 - Solar installation - 31155000 - Inverters - 31158000 - Chargers - 31440000 - Batteries - 45232141 - Heating works - 45320000 - Insulation work - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 16:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040188-2026 - 30 Apr 2026 at 16:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040184-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040188-2026 30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040184-2026 30th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2P2M8K7 - https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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