Scope
Description
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is establishing a Framework for the implementation of a solar PV rollout programme including:
1 Lot 1 Supply and installation of solar PV systems under 50 KW
2 Lot 2 Supply and installation of solar PV systems above 50 KW.
3 Lot 3 The survey and assessment of the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of a roof or building structure. This will be used as and when required and instructed by BCP.
The anticipated start date of the contract is April 2026. The framework will be for four years.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Supply and installation of solar PV systems under 50 KW
Description
Lot 1 - Supply and installation of solar PV systems under 50 KW
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Supply and installation of solar PV systems above 50 KW
Description
Lot 2 - Supply and installation of solar PV systems above 50 KW
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. The survey and assessment of the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of a roof or building structure.
Description
Lot 3 - The survey and assessment of the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of a roof or building structure.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
For all Lots, the terms and conditions will be:
T&C - Framework - Services and Works - Multi Supplier - Lots DA FC - Framework
Agreement
T&C - Framework - Services or Works - Multi Supplier - Lots DA FC - Call Off T&Cs
Work will be issued through the framework as follows:
Lot 1 - Direct award & Mini competition
Lot 2 - Direct award & Mini competition
Lot 3 - Direct award & Mini competition
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Supply and installation of solar PV systems under 50 KW
Lot 2. Supply and installation of solar PV systems above 50 KW
Lot 3. The survey and assessment of the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of a roof or building structure.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please express an interest on the project BCP procurement portal
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and submit your tender documentation.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-7342-PRHH
BCP Council Civic Centre
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government