Scope
Description
The University of Salford seeks proposals to supply and install additional PV generation to one of its buildings.
The Northern Engineering Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) was constructed in 2022 for the University of Salford, the first building on its new Innovation Campus on Frederick Road, M6
6AP. At the time it was fitted out with 15 kWp onto its higher flat roof. The roof was originally designed to accommodate more panels, but these were reduced in a value engineering exercise.
2.0 Goods and Services to be provided
The University seeks to double the amount by adding another 15 kWp bringing the total to 30kWp on the existing higher, gravel ballasted flat roof, easily visible from google satellite, while
still maintaining access to service plant and the PV system.
We can provide hourly data for 2025 for import, generation and export and would want a model worked up using this data as a basis but on double the existing building consumption (c55,000
kWh/yr to 110,000kWh/yr) as we are expecting this to rise very shortly. Modelling should show generation, import, export, costs saved over 20-year period as a minimum, carbon saved using
current grid carbon intensity, payback periods etc including inverter replacement at year 10. Work on a current electricity import price of 28p/kWh and a grid (import) carbon intensity of
177g CO2e/kWh and an export price of 5.6p/kWh
Can you please provide us with a proposal and quote to include.
• A cost/carbon/payback model based on the above parameters.
• A rough breakdown of costs in your quote rather than a single figure.
• Provide the data sheets for the proposed panels, non-penetrating fixing system and
inverters.
• The combined panel/fixing weight as kg/m2 as installed on the roof.
• State the panel and inverter warranty. If it doesn't already have it, the inverter should have a minimum 10-year warranty.
• The generation meter provided or utilising the existing one will need to be linked to our BMS system.
• How and where you intend to lift the panels and fixings onto the roof.
• Provide a separate option for battery storage, it's price and impact on export.
• You would be expected to carry out all the liaison for approvals with the DNO.
• Comply with the University's standard T&Cs for this type of electrical work.
• Two references with contact details for similar systems you have installed.
Total value (estimated)
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please send your quotations and correspondence to -
Nigel Blandford n.blandford@salford.ac.uk by Noon Friday 27th March 2026 for consideration/evaluation.
Procurement Contact -
Dion Horsfield,D.horsfield2@salford.ac.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The quotations received by the University will be evaluated based on a combination of price and demonstrable evidence of how the application meets the requirements detailed in the bullet
points above, within the context of a university environment.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government