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Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027

West Sussex County Council · Local authority

In brief

West Sussex County Council is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (South East, South West).

It is a framework worth up to £2,520,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 4 January 2027.

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

Bids close at 4pm, Friday 13 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 4pm, Friday 13 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,520,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

WSCC require a contractor to carry out reactive call-out visits, a contractor to undertake all inspections, a supplier undertake planned repairs and maintenance of rooftop mounted solar PV systems and Supplier to undertake planned repairs and maintenance of its domestic systems on applicable sites. This is a 4 year multi supplier framework.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £2,520,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
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 Contracts Finder, including any tender documents it links to.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 October 2026Contract notice · notice 2e7a8151-800c-4d24-8056-615661b46405-918194

About the buyer

West Sussex County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

164

Awards

123

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Concept Design Solutions ( Surrey ) Ltd2 contracts
Rivercrest Limited2 contracts
Blue Building Contractors Limited1 contract
Classic Builders (South West) Limited1 contract
Concept Design Solutions Limited1 contract

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From notice 2e7a8151-800c-4d24-8056-615661b46405-918194 on Contracts Finder, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.