Scope
Reference
CBMC-PTR-240-2025-26
Description
Bradford Metropolitan District Council requires the design, supply, installation, commissioning and initial maintenance of roof‑mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at three leisure facilities. The works are grant‑funded by the West Yorkshire Mayoral Fund and must be substantially completed and invoiced by 31 March 2026. The systems shall maximise on‑site electricity generation for use within each facility. Sites and Lots Lot 1 - Sedbergh Pool and Leisure Centre Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0HQ Indicative capacity: ~200 kW | Budget: £210,000 Lot 2 - Bowling Pool Flockton Road, Bradford BD4 7RH Indicative capacity: ~120 kW | Budget: £130,000 Lot 3 - Ilkley Lido Denton Road, Ilkley LS29 0BZ Indicative capacity: ~80 kW | Budget: £100,000 Scope of Works Design of solar PV systems to maximise generation within available roof space Structural roof surveys, including imposed load and wind uplift assessments Supply of PV panels, mounting systems, inverters, isolators, cabling, monitoring and all associated equipment Installation of systems on main building roofs, including connection to existing electrical infrastructure and distribution boards Systems to be configured for on‑site consumption only Coordination with BMDC Energy and Electrical Engineering teams Management of all DNO applications and approvals with Northern Powergrid Full testing and commissioning of systems Provision of bird protection measures as part of the design Optional battery storage proposals, clearly identified and priced separately
Total value (estimated)
- £440,000 excluding VAT
- £528,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract includes an optional element relating to the provision of battery storage solutions, which are to be proposed and priced separately from the core solar PV installation works.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality: 70% Social Value: 10% Price: 20% Total: 100%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Olamide Ojuri
Telephone: +44 1274431000
Email: olamide.ojuri@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government