AwardedAwarded 6 March 2026
Solar PV Installation at Sedbergh Pool/Leisure Centre, Bowling Pool and Ilkley Lido
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority
In brief
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarded construction and building maintenance work to Go Low Carbon Limited and Howpow on 6 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £440,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 2 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Bradford Metropolitan District Council requires the design, supply, installation, commissioning and initial maintenance of roof‑mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at three leisure facilities. The works are grant‑funded by the West Yorkshire Mayoral Fund and must be substantially completed and invoiced by 31 March 2026. The systems shall maximise on‑site electricity generation for use within each facility. Sites and Lots Lot 1 – Sedbergh Pool and Leisure Centre Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0HQ Indicative capacity: ~200 kW | Budget: £210,000 Lot 2 – Bowling Pool Flockton Road, Bradford BD4 7RH Indicative capacity: ~120 kW | Budget: £130,000 Lot 3 – Ilkley Lido Denton Road,…Read the full description
Bradford Metropolitan District Council requires the design, supply, installation, commissioning and initial maintenance of roof‑mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at three leisure facilities. The works are grant‑funded by the West Yorkshire Mayoral Fund and must be substantially completed and invoiced by 31 March 2026. The systems shall maximise on‑site electricity generation for use within each facility. Sites and Lots Lot 1 – Sedbergh Pool and Leisure Centre Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0HQ Indicative capacity: ~200 kW | Budget: £210,000 Lot 2 – Bowling Pool Flockton Road, Bradford BD4 7RH Indicative capacity: ~120 kW | Budget: £130,000 Lot 3 – Ilkley Lido Denton Road, Ilkley LS29 0BZ Indicative capacity: ~80 kW | Budget: £100,000 Scope of Works Design of solar PV systems to maximise generation within available roof space Structural roof surveys, including imposed load and wind uplift assessments Supply of PV panels, mounting systems, inverters, isolators, cabling, monitoring and all associated equipment Installation of systems on main building roofs, including connection to existing electrical infrastructure and distribution boards Systems to be configured for on‑site consumption only Coordination with BMDC Energy and Electrical Engineering teams Management of all DNO applications and approvals with Northern Powergrid Full testing and commissioning of systems Provision of bird protection measures as part of the design Optional battery storage proposals, clearly identified and priced separately
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Go Low Carbon Limited (SME) 37 bids received | £83,333 | Awarded 6 March 2026 |
| Howpow (SME) 37 bids received | £10,833 | Awarded 6 March 2026 |
| Go Low Carbon Limited (SME) 37 bids received | £175,000 | Awarded 6 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 004558-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 021130-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 004558-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 January 2026, last updated 10 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.