Design and Installation of Three (3) Solar and BESS Projects

What this is

Design and installation of three solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects at Newport High School, St Joseph's Roman Catholic High School, and the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales in Newport, Wales. Total estimated value GBP 1,632,767 across three lots, with contract duration of approximately 2 years.

Key points

• Three separate lots for solar and BESS installations at different Newport locations; bidders may bid for one, multiple, or all lots.
• Tender deadline 01 September 2026 at 12:00 PM; enquiry deadline 27 August 2026 at 17:00 PM.
• Evaluation: 70% price / 30% quality; SME sustainability preference applies.
• Contract duration approximately 2 years (11 September 2026 to 11 September 2028).
• Electronic submission required via Jaggaer portal; no physical submission option mentioned.
• Below-threshold procedure under Welsh devolved regulations; no formal performance bond or bid bond required.

Who can bid

Open competition; below-threshold procedure under Welsh devolved regulations. Sustainability preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) noted.

How it is scored

Quality 30% · Price 70% Quality 30% / Price 70% (applied to each of the three lots independently).

Money

Total estimated value GBP 1,632,767 (excluding VAT). Lot 1 (Newport High School): GBP 383,692 excl. VAT. Lot 2 (St Joseph's): GBP 664,925 excl. VAT. Lot 3 (Velodrome): GBP 584,150 excl. VAT.

Performance guarantee

No performance bond or guarantee requirements stated in the notice.

How to submit

Electronic submission via https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html (ITT Reference itt_126612). Deadline 01 September 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline 27 August 2026 at 17:00 PM. Method of submission: electronic portal.

Contract period

Estimated start 11 September 2026, end 11 September 2028 (approximately 2 years). No extension options mentioned.

Classification

CPV 45261215 — Solar panel roof-covering work 09331000 — Solar panels09332000 — Solar installation WalesNewport