Framework for the Design, Supply, and Installation of Solar PV in Operational Commercial Properties in Sunderland
Sunderland City Council · Local authority
In brief
Sunderland City Council was looking for suppliers for energy and construction work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £3,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 July 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| The Design, Supply and Installation of Solar PV in Commercial Properties in Sunderland up to 50Kwp 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot coversThe Lot 1 scope is for suppliers who can design, supply and install solar pv with a kWh of less than 50kWp. The appointed Suppliers are required to demonstrate capability in delivering end to end installations, from commissioning right through to MCS approval and SEG registration. Depending on each of the individual call off requirements there may be a need for the inclusion of battery storage, and this will be incorporated into the Employers Requirements for each call off. Schemes called off from the Framework will be located within the City of Sunderland and will be commercial properties. Whilst the scope of the framework is structured predominantly for installations in operational commercial properties, the Authority may from time to time require an installation in a domestic property. In such instances the call off will be clearly identified as a domestic property installation and will be issued through the relevant framework lot. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Energy and utilities | £1,500,000 |
| The Design, Supply and Installation of Solar PV in Commercial Properties in Sunderland Greater then 50Kwp 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot coversThe Lot 2 scope is for suppliers who can design, supply and install solar pv with a kWh greater than 50kWp. The appointed Suppliers are required to demonstrate capability in delivering end to end installations, from commissioning right through to MCS approval and SEG registration. Depending on each of the individual call off requirements there may be a need for the inclusion of battery storage, and this will be incorporated into the Employers Requirements for each call off. Schemes called off from the Framework will be located within the City of Sunderland and will be commercial properties. Whilst the scope of the framework is structured predominantly for installations in operational commercial properties, the Authority may from time to time require an installation in a domestic property. In such instances the call off will be clearly identified as a domestic property installation and will be issued through the relevant framework lot. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £1,500,000 |
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 025084-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 043592-2026
Last time this was bought
Solar PV Installation in Sunderland Schools Project Phase 2 Funded by the Mayoral Renewable Fund
- Awarded
- 10 February 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 11 March 2026
Matched on Sunderland City Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
147Awards
111Suppliers it has used most for energy
- Connected Kerb Limited1 contract
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From notice 025084-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 March 2026, last updated 12 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.