- South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee
- Cardiff Council
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- Monmouthshire County Borough Council
- Newport City Council
- Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Vale of Glamorgan Council
Scope
Reference
pqq_33744
Description
In order to support Climate Emergency and Decarbonisation work across South East Wales, Cardiff Capital Region are exploring facilitation of a Collective Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Purchasing Scheme for local authorities belonging to the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR).
The aim of this early market engagement exercise is to determine whether there is a market to help residents, SME buildings, community venues and places of worship purchase "Supply and Fit" PV arrays, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) chargers at an affordable price from accredited installers. The contractor will handle customer service, vet installers and provide regional capacity for rollout of solar PV, plus provide relevant project data to the Cardiff Capital Region.
The contractor will deliver a collective purchasing Scheme for the supply and installation of photovoltaic panel (PV) systems for householders to enable them to take advantage of discounted panels via collective purchasing, with options for battery storage and electric vehicle charging. The Contractor will set up an online platform to facilitate the collective purchasing scheme by allowing 3rd party suppliers to bid for work for which householders have registered interest. Supply and installation contracts shall be between the Contractor and the Household/establishment. The Contractor will pay the Authorities a commission for every successful installation completed.
The planned contract start date is 15th January 2026. This contract is categorized as a below threshold concessions contract as the Authorities are not able to commit or guarantee any orders.
This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may or may not include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including demonstrations or clarification sessions.
Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33744 and can be accessed using the following link:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/999665370198C7BC4FD9
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Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2027
- Possible extension to 14 January 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 October 2025
Engagement process description
This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may or may not include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including demonstrations or clarification sessions.
Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33548 and can be accessed using the following link:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/999665370198C7BC4FD9
(please copy and paste into a browser)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authorities
South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHB-7576-VDHR
Sbarc/Spark, Maindy Road
Cardiff
CF24 4HQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Wakeham
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMD-4229-TQWR
General Offices, Steelworks Road
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Bridgend County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQG-8216-YQLW
Civic Offices, Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-2369-JPYL
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed
CF82 7PG
United Kingdom
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMD-1137-QDJJ
Civic Centre, Castle Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Monmouthshire County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQT-2889-YGXR
County Hall
Usk
NP15 1GA
United Kingdom
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Newport City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLP-4583-NQGG
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
United Kingdom
Email: procure@newport.gov.uk
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXZ-9391-VHZQ
2 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Torfaen County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-5431-HGYV
Civic Centre
Pontypool, Torfaen
NP4 6YB
United Kingdom
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJL-7881-XMJT
Civic Offices, Holton Road
Barry
CF63 4RU
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales