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title: "Design and Installation of Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems at Various Educational Establishments"
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buyer: "BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Design and Installation of Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems at Various Educational Establishments

Buyer: BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d27b

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## Summary

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Design and Installation of Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems at Various Educational Establishments" within the County Borough of Blaenau Gwent, UK. The tender, currently at the active stage, involves the installation of solar photovoltaic and battery storage systems at several primary schools, divided into two Lots: one covering Glanhowy and Sofrydd Primary Schools, and the other for Ystruth and St Mary’s CIW Primary Schools. The process utilises an open competition method, and interested contractors must submit separate technical and commercial proposals for each Lot by 24th August 2026. The procurement falls under the "works" category with a gross estimated value of GBP 240,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in solar photovoltaic systems and energy storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in system design, structural assessments, equipment supply, installation, and maintenance of solar and battery systems would be ideal candidates. By securing a contract in either or both Lots, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a presence in the education sector, which is increasingly prioritising sustainability initiatives. The procurement terms also favour businesses that excel in technical quality and cost competitiveness, offering a robust opportunity for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to undertake the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of photovoltaic (PV) solar generation and battery energy storage systems at Council-owned schools within the County Borough. The works include surveys, system design, structural assessments, DNO applications, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, monitoring systems, training, maintenance and associated electrical works. This procurement has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Glanhowy Primary School and Sofrydd Primary School Provision of photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems at: Glanhowy Primary School Sofrydd Primary School Lot 2 - Ystruth Primary School and St Mary's CIW Primary School Provision of photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems at: Ystruth Primary School St Mary's CIW Primary School Tenderers may submit a tender for one Lot or both Lots. A separate technical and commercial submission is required for each Lot bid. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award one Lot, both Lots or neither Lot. A maximum of one contractor will be appointed to each Lot, although the same contractor may be awarded both Lots where deemed to have submitted the Most Advantageous Tender.

### Lot Information

Glanhowy Primary School & Sofrydd Primary School

Design & installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage systems at Glanhowy and Sofrydd Primary Schools.

Ystruth Primary School and St Marys CIW Primary School

Design & installation of Photovoltaic & Battery Storage systems at Ystruth and St Marys CIW Primary Schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069937-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EBBW VALE |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP23 6DN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Blaenau Gwent |
| Electoral ward | Ebbw Vale South |
| Westminster constituency | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## 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

### Codes

- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 31422000 - Battery packs
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 15:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069937-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069937-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlITT_125922-Design&InstallationofPhotovoltaic&BatteryStorageSystematVariousPrimarySchoolLocations
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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