Scope
Reference
SWAST-5057-E
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.
Lots:
Lot 1- Tiverton
• Lot 2- Falmouth
• Lot 3- Frome
• Lot 4- Dorchester
• Lot 5- Falfield (including battery storage)
Lot 1. Lot 1- Tiverton Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof
Lot 2. Lot 2 Falmouth Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Falmouth
Lot 3. Frome Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Frome
Lot 4. Dorchester Ambulance Station
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Dorchester
Lot 5. Falfield Fleet Centre
Description
Delivery solar PV systems to site roof at Falfield GL12 8EE
Contract 1. Photo Voltaic Solar Panels
Lots
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
Supplier
Contract value
- £117,502 excluding VAT
- £176,253 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1- Tiverton Ambulance Station
- 15 tenders received
- 13 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 12 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2 Falmouth Ambulance Station
- 14 tenders received
- 13 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 12 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Frome Ambulance Station
- 16 tenders received
- 14 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 14 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 13 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Dorchester Ambulance Station
- 16 tenders received
- 14 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 14 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 13 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Falfield Fleet Centre
- 14 tenders received
- 12 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 12 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 11 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
BRIGHT SPARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 15029600
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVDW-8121-RLDG
71 - 75 Shelton Street
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@e4less.co.uk
Website: http://www.e4less.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Photo Voltaic Solar Panels
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