Open15 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Faith Centre Solar PV and Fall Arrest System Installation

University of Salford · Education

In brief

University of Salford is looking for suppliers for energy and construction work (North West).

The estimated value is £90,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University of Salford is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to design, supply, install, commission, and hand over a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the Faith Centre on the Peel Campus. The project forms part of the University's sustainability strategy and commitment to reducing carbon emissions, improving energy resilience, and lowering long-term electricity costs. The installation will contribute to the University's net-zero objectives while providing opportunities for sustainability engagement and educational value. Full tender documents available on our E-Tendering Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 15 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £90,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088757-2026
25 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091055-2026

About the buyer

University of SalfordLast 12 months

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From notice 088757-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.