Scope
Reference
SWAST-5057-Photo Voltaic Solar Panels (Atamis C385277)
Description
The Trust is working towards the NHS net zero carbon target and its own green plan to achieve a service that has a reduced environmental impact. Solar PV will support the reduction in emissions linked to energy use from our estate as well as reducing overall electricity spend and providing the security of generating our own electricity.
SWASFT has been awarded funding from the Great British Energy Solar Partnerships Programme (NHS) (previously NEEF) to deliver solar PV systems at five sites during 2025/2026.
There is limited solar PV across the Trusts premises and this project will aid the Trust in meeting the carbon reduction targets against the Trusts annual electricity use of more than 4,500,000 kWh.
The aim of the project is to install solar PV at five Trust sites to reduce the Trusts emissions and cost from electricity. Great British Energy Solar Partnerships Programme (NHS) funding has been awarded for each site. Each site requires a solar PV system; the only exception is Falfield which also requires a battery storage solution too.
This procurement is divided into 5 Lots: (Suppliers can bid for multiple lots)
• Lot 1- Tiverton
• Lot 2- Falmouth
• Lot 3- Frome
• Lot 4- Dorchester
• Lot 5- Falfield (including battery storage)
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address.
Site visits are available as below, full details in tender documents:-
Site and Date
Dorchester Tuesday 02.09.2025
Falmouth Friday 29.08.2025
Frome Wednesday 03.09.2025
Falfield (Glous) Thursday 04.09.2025
Tiverton Friday 05.09.2025
Total value (estimated)
- £117,502 excluding VAT
- £141,002.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. Lot 1- Tiverton Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Falmouth Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Falmouth
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,834 excluding VAT
- £25,000.80 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Frome Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Frome
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,834 excluding VAT
- £25,000.80 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Dorchester Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Dorchester
Lot value (estimated)
- £26,667 excluding VAT
- £32,000.40 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Falfield Fleet Centre
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Falfield GL12 8EE
Lot value (estimated)
- £29,167 excluding VAT
- £35,000.40 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1- Tiverton Ambulance Station
Lot 2. Lot 2 Falmouth Ambulance Station
Lot 3. Frome Ambulance Station
Lot 4. Dorchester Ambulance Station
Lot 5. Falfield Fleet Centre
See Tender documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1- Tiverton Ambulance Station
Lot 2. Lot 2 Falmouth Ambulance Station
Lot 3. Frome Ambulance Station
Lot 4. Dorchester Ambulance Station
Lot 5. Falfield Fleet Centre
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
11 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality - 50%
Social Value - 10%
Commercial Offer 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RYF
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXD-1311-BRXL
Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@swast.nhs.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government