Design and Installation of Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems at Various Educational Establishments

What this is

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council seeks a qualified contractor to design, supply, install, test, commission and handover photovoltaic solar generation and battery energy storage systems at four Council-owned primary schools. The procurement is divided into two lots covering different school pairs, with an estimated total value of GBP 200,000.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 24 August 2026, 12:00 PM; enquiry deadline 14 August 2026, 17:00 PM
• Two lots available (Lot 1: Glanhowy & Sofrydd; Lot 2: Ystruth & St Mary's); bidders may submit for one or both
• Evaluation: 60% technical quality, 40% cost; award to Most Advantageous Tender
• Contract period: 28 September 2026 to 22 February 2027 (approximately 5 months)
• Scope includes design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and maintenance of PV and battery storage systems
• Electronic submission required via Jaggaer portal; no threshold eligibility criteria specified in notice

Who can bid

Open competition; below-threshold procedure. Tenderers may bid for one or both lots. Separate technical and commercial submissions required for each lot. SME sustainability consideration noted.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% Technical/Quality: 60%; Cost/Commercial: 40%. Award based on Most Advantageous Tender. Maximum one contractor per lot, though same contractor may win both if deemed most advantageous.

Money

Total estimated value: GBP 200,000 (excluding VAT). Lot 1: GBP 100,000 (GBP 120,000 inc. VAT). Lot 2: GBP 100,000 (GBP 120,000 inc. 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_125922). Deadline: 24 August 2026, 12:00 PM.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline: 14 August 2026, 17:00 PM. Contact: Lee Williams, lee.williams@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk, +44 1495 364829.

Contract period

Estimated contract duration: 28 September 2026 to 22 February 2027 (approximately 5 months). No extension options mentioned.

Classification

CPV 09331200 — Solar photovoltaic modules 45261215 — Solar panel roof-covering work31422000 — Battery packs71323100 — Electrical power systems design services WalesGwent Valleys (UKL16)