Scope
Reference
PR 62 2025
Description
Exeter City Council seeks a contractor to design, supply, install, test and commission solar PV systems across up to six Council-owned sites. Works include rooftop and canopy PV installations and associated electrical infrastructure, followed by a two-year O&M period per site.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- 3 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
As detailed in ITT Volume 1.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Participation
Conditions of participation
As detailed in ITT Volume 1.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:01pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Exeter City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHX-3846-DMNW
Civic Centre
Exeter
EX1 1JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chris Draper
Telephone: +44 1392265262
Email: Chris.Draper@exeter.gov.uk
Website: https://exeter.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government