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Provision of PPA funded Solar PV Roof Array with battery storage

Chichester College Group · Education

In brief

Chichester College Group is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and energy work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £900,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 20 years, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 7 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, Friday 2 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026

How bids are scored

Sustainability and social value 5% · Commercial offer 65% · BESS feasibility 20% · Quality- including technical approach 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts across the UK (from 1890 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The college continues its commitment to reducing emissions and further improving energy efficiency, in alignment with The Association of Colleges Carbon Neutral Agenda. A range of projects are ongoing including the continuing rollout of roof mounted solar arrays using the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) funding model. This tender is for the provision of a PPA funded Solar PV Array with battery storage option for Haywards Heath College

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £900,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 2 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 085233-2026

About the buyer

Chichester College GroupLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Cove Consulting Services Limited1 contract
ECE Architecture Ltd1 contract
Paine Manwaring Ltd1 contract
Ward Williams Associates LLP1 contract

All tenders and awards from Chichester College Group

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From notice 085233-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.