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title: "Solar PV Operations, Maintenance and Development Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Solar PV Operations, Maintenance and Development Services

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5e3

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## Summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the management and development of its Solar PV portfolio. The procurement, titled "Solar PV Operations, Maintenance and Development Services," falls under the services category with a focus on solar energy. The contract is aimed at improving performance, reducing risks, and supporting future expansion of approximately 2,725 Solar PV systems within Wrexham, UK. Suppliers are invited to participate in market engagement activities, scheduled to conclude on 5th August 2026, aimed at understanding market capabilities and capacity. The procurement process follows Welsh devolved regulations, with a planned contract commencement date of 1st December 2026.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in solar energy services, offering a chance to manage and expand a substantial Solar PV portfolio. The Council is open to innovative solutions and approaches that can enhance energy generation and streamline service delivery. Companies capable of providing comprehensive operations, maintenance, monitoring, and development services under a single contract will be well-suited for this bid. Additionally, businesses that can offer strategic insights into metering and monitoring systems, as well as compliance and performance optimisation, will find this an excellent opportunity for growth and long-term collaboration with the local government. A future contract value of approximately £2,000,000 GBP is anticipated, underscoring the scale and potential profitability of this opportunity.

## Notice

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is seeking to procure a new contract for the operation, management, maintenance, monitoring and future development of its Solar PV portfolio. The Council currently has approximately 2,725 Solar PV systems across domestic and non-domestic properties. The Council is exploring a more strategic and integrated approach that improves performance, reduces risk, simplifies contract management and supports future portfolio expansion. WCBC wishes to undertake market engagement to understand the capacity and capability of the market Proposed Scope: The Council is considering procuring a single supplier to provide a fully managed Solar PV service, including: * Remote monitoring and performance management * Planned and reactive maintenance * Solar panel cleaning * Meter replacement and metering management * Fault identification and repairs * Asset management and performance optimisation * DNO liaison and grid connection support * Compliance inspections and certification * FiT and income support services * Design and installation of new Solar PV systems * Expansion and upgrading of existing systems The Council is seeking feedback from the market on the proposed approach and wishes to understand: * Whether suppliers can provide the full range of services outlined above under a single contract. * Whether suppliers would prefer the requirement to be split into separate lots or contracts (e.g. O&M and monitoring; installation and expansion works). * Typical service delivery models currently offered within the market. * Approaches to metering, monitoring systems and data ownership. * Opportunities for innovation and best practice. * Anticipated risks, challenges or barriers to delivery. * Indicative contract durations considered appropriate for this type of service. Objectives The Council's key objectives are: * Maximising Solar PV generation and associated income. * Ensuring compliance with statutory, insurance and industry requirements. * Future-proofing monitoring and metering infrastructure. * Reducing internal administration and contract management. * Supporting the Council's Carbon Neutral 2030 ambitions. * Enabling future expansion of the Solar PV portfolio and supporting the decarbonisation of Council buildings.

### Planning Information

WCBC wishes to undertake market engagement to understand the capacity and capability of the market
Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is seeking to procure a new contract for the operation, management, maintenance, monitoring and future development of its Solar PV portfolio. 
The Council currently has approximately 2,725 Solar PV systems across domestic and non-domestic properties. The Council is exploring a more strategic and integrated approach that improves performance, reduces risk, simplifies contract management and supports future portfolio expansion. 
Please email procurement@wrexham.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063966-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 1AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 09:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063966-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063966-2026
  8th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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